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CURRICULUM VITAE
Rosane da Cruz Ferreira, M.D., Ph.D.
BORN: Porto Alegre, RS.
Brazil
HOME ADDRESS:
Av. Coronel Marcos 39 casa 10
Porto Alegre, RS 91760-000
Brazil
+55 51 3737-2939
ALTERNATE ADDRESS:
Rua dos Andradas 1234 sala 2408
Porto Alegre, RS 90020-008
Brazil
+55 51 3228-3736
PREDOCTORAL EDUCATION:
Pre-medical: American High School, Porto Alegre, RS, 1971-1974
João XXIII Educational Institute, Porto Alegre, RS, 1975-1978
Mauá College, Porto Alegre, RS, 1979-1981
Medical: Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, School of Medicine, Porto
Alegre, RS, 1982-1988
Languages: English (Fluent) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), 1992
Portuguese (Fluent)
Spanish (Conversational, reading)
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING:
Internship: Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, 1987-
1989
Residency: Ophthalmology, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto
Alegre, RS, 1989-1990 and Federal University Hospital of São
Paulo, Federal University of São Paulo, SP, 1992
Course of Ophthalmology: Basic Course of Ophthalmology Dr Guilhermo Picó
Santiago. Universidade de Puerto Rico, San Juan, 1991
(Feb-March)
Fellowship: Pediatric ophthalmology and genetics, J. Bronwyn Bateman, M.D.,
University of Colorado, Denver, CO. Sponsored by the Brazilian Council
for Development of Sciences and Technology (CNPq). (July 1995-Aug
1996)
Master Degree: Federal University of São Paulo (Rubens Belfort, M.D.,
Ph.D), São Paulo, SP, 1993-1994. Thesis:
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Hydroxypropilmethylcellulose and sodium hyaluronate in
adjustable strabismus surgery
Ph.D. Degree: Federal University of São Paulo (Rubens Belfort, M.D.,
Ph.D.), São Paulo, SP - Thesis developed together with the
University of Colorado, Denver, CO and University of
California, Irvine, CA, 1995-1998. Thesis: Genetic Aspects of
Strabismus
SPECIALTY BOARD CERTIFICATION:
1992 Diplomate, Brazilian Council of Ophthalmology
MEDICAL SCHOOL APPOINTMENTS:
1994-1999 Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Department of Surgery
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
HONORS AND AWARDS:
1988 Graduated first in class: Federal Univeristy of Rio Grande do
Sul, School of Medicine, Porto Alegre, RS
1989 Ophthalmology Research in Rio Grande do Sul States Award:
"Cataract induced by hydrochlorothiazide", Porto Alegre, RS
1991 ISAF (International Sailing Federation) World Windsurfing
Champion
1992 Brazilian Ophthalmology Surgery Award:
"Hydroxypropilmethylcellulose and sodium hyaluronate in
adjustable strabismus surgery", Brasilia, DF.
1993 State Female Personality Award in Ophthalmology, Porto
Alegre, RS
2007 Lions Medal for Prevention of Childhood Blindness,
Gramado, RS
PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY SOCIETIES:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and
Strabismus
Pan American Association of Ophthalmology
Brazilian Council of Ophthalmology
Brazilian Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology
Brazilian Council of Strabismus
APPOINTMENTS:
Hospital Staff Membership:
1994-present Hospital Banco de Olhos de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS
1994-present Hospital Mãe de Deus, Porto Alegre, RS
1998-present Hospital São Lucas, PUCRS, Porto Alegre, RS
1998-present Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, RS
LICENSES:
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1988 State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil - CREMERS 16837
1992 State of São Paulo, Brasil - CREMESP 71687
2000 State of Santa Catarina, Brasil - CREMESC 8189
GRANTS:
1991 CNPq - Brazilian Council for Development of Sciences and Technology.
"Comparative study between atherosclerosis of the coronaries and retinal
arteries
1995-1998 CNPq - Brazilian Council for Development of Sciences and Technology.
"Analysis of genetic components of strabismus"
ADMINISTRATION/UNIVERSITY SERVICE:
1994-1999 Attending Physician, Department of Ophthalmology
University Hospital, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio
Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre
2003-2005 Board of Directors - Brazilian Council of Ophthalmology -
Prevention of Blindness Committee
2003-2005 Board of Directors - Brazilian Council of Ophthalmology -
Pediatric Ophthalmology Committee
2005-2007 President-Elect - Brazilian Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology
2006-present President - Insitituto VER (non profit organization for
the prevention of childhood blindness (www.instututover.org.br))
2009-2010 Board of Directors - Brazilian Council of Ophthlmology -
XXXVI Annual Brazilian Meeting of Ophthalmology Organizating
Committee
2012-2014 American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and
Strabismus (AAPOS) - International Affairs Committee
PATENTS
1996 Strabismus clip, University of Colorado 5,722,982
EDITORIAL SERVICES TO SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS
Editorial Boads:
1994-present "Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia
1999-present "Cadernos de Saúde Pública")Ensp/Fiocruz
Reviewer:
2014-present "Ophthalmic Genetics"
COMMUNITY SERVICE
1987 RONDON Foundation Project - Community Service together
with the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
1990 URBI Project - Eye care for low income patients in remote
areas of South Brazil. Sponsored by Hilton Rocha Foundation,
Tupanciretã, RS, Brazil
1994 Veja Bem Brasil Project - Brazilian Committee for prevention of
blindness and visual rehabilitation in the elderly population -
cataract surgeries performed for free for low income senior
citzens. Sponsored by Brazilian Council of Ophthalmology
2006-present Founder and President, Instituto VER,
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non-profit organization for prevention of childhood blindness,
visual stimulation and rehabilitation of impaired vision children,
www.institutover.org.br. The Instituto VER is sponsored by
private company donations and Lions Club International
Foundation to provide vision screening and eye care for under
priviliged children
- Recruitment and management of multidisciplinary staff
- Liaison between VER institute and local
governmental/community leaders
- Negotiated gift of two city lots from local city government for
the construction of a bigger facility
- Active in legislative reform such as 1997 Red Reflex Test
- Currently leading negotiation for significant space within the
Hospital Banco de Olhos de Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil, for
expansion of institute
TEACHING
1992-1998 Federal University of São Paulo
Attended Outpatient Clinic Pediatric Ophthalmology
Assisted Resident in Surgery
1994-1999 Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
Attended Outpatient Clinic Pediatric Ophthalmology
Assisted Resident in Surgery
Courses/Lectures:
1. "Strabismic Patient", XVI Basic Course of
Ophthalmology, Federal University of São Paulo, SP, 1994
2. "Ocular trauma in childhood", I Pediatric
Ophthalmology Course, Pontifícia Universidade Católica
do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS
3. "Cataract", I Basic Course of Ophthalmology of the
University Hospital, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do
Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS
Ph.D. THESIS COMMITTEE
Simone Finzi, M.D., "Análise Genética em Catarata
Congênita Polar Posterior", (with Juliana M. Ferraz
Sallum, Wallace Chamon, J. Bronwyn Bateman, Irene
Hussels Maumenee), Federal University of São Paulo,
São Paulo, SP, Brazil, November 4, 2003.
PUBLICATIONS (peer-reviewed)
1. Scherer R, FERREIRA RC: Ocular findings in acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS). Rev Ass Med do Rio Grande do Sul 33(2):123-6, 1989.
2. Rymer S, FERREIRA RC: Cataract induced by hydrochlorothiazide. Arq Bras
Oftal 53(5):229-34, 1990.
3. Esteves JF, FERREIRA RC, Ferreira LC: Stellate maculopathy associated with
active systemic tuberculosis. Arq Bras Oftal 54(1):5-8, 1991.
4. FERREIRA RC, Panazzolo AR, Rymer S: Ocular manifestations of the EEC
syndrome. Arq Bras Oftal 55(3):117-23, 1992.
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5. Barcaro S, FERREIRA RC, Esteves JF: Early diagnosis and management of
ocular albinism. J Pediatria 68(3/4):97-9, 1992.
6. FERREIRA RC, Sá OA, Ferreira LC, Chotgues LF, Kwitko I: Glaucoma in
Ota’s nevus. Rev Bras Oftalmol 51(6):353-6, 1992.
7. FERREIRA RC, Ferreira LC, Wolffenbüttel L, Kwitko I: Chronic simple angle
glaucoma and central retinal vein occlusion. Arq Bras Oftal 55(5):228-31, 1992.
8. FERREIRA RC, Hayashi S, Reys JC: Aniridia: Early diagnosis and systemic
manifestations. J Pediatria 69(3):202-5, 1993.
9. FERREIRA RC, Lamberts M, Moreira JB, Campos MS:
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose and sodium hyaluronate in adjustable strabismus
surgery. J Ped Ophthal Strabismus 32:239-42, 1995.
10. Neiva A, Cunha R, FERREIRA RC: Ectopic lens causes in a University
Hospital. Arq Bras Oftal 58(5):307-9, 1995.
11. Manotas AG, Ferreira LC, FERREIRA RC, Prestes VB, Cestari T:
Waardenburg syndrome – 2 case reports and review of the literature. An Bras
Dermatol 71(5):419-23, 1996.
12. FERREIRA RC, Mireau GW, Bateman JB: Conjunctival byopsy in infantile
neuroaxonal dystrophy. Am J Ophthalmol 123(2):264-6, 1997.
13. FERREIRA RC, Ferreira LC, Forstot L, King R: Corneal abnormalities
associated with incontinentia pigmenti. Am J Ophthalmol 123(4):549-51, 1997.
14. FERREIRA RC, Shea C, Johnson D, Bateman JB: Electroretinography in
incontinentia pigmenti. J Am Assoc Ped Ophthal Strabismus 1(2):1-3, 1997.
15. FERREIRA RC, Phan G, Bateman JB: Favorable visual outcome in
cryptococcal meningitis. Am J Ophthalmol 124(4):558-60, 1997.
16. FERREIRA RC, Heckelively JR, Menkes JH, Bateman JB: Menkes syndrome:
New ocular findings. Arq Bras Oftal 60(6):566-69, 1997.
17. FERREIRA RC, Roeder ER, Bateman JB: Cataract in early onset and classic
Cockayne Syndrome. Ophthalm Genet 18(4):193-7, 1997.
18. FERREIRA RC, Heckenlively JR, Menkes JH, Bateman JB: Menkes disease:
New ocular and electroretinographic findings. Ophthalmology 105(6):1076-8,
1998.
19. Trein Jr JA, FERREIRA RC, Phan G, Bateman JB: Favorable visual oucome in
cryptococcal meningitis and bilateral superior oblique muscle palsy. Arq Bras
Oftalmol 62(3):269-71, 1999.
20. FERREIRA RC.: How to avoid retinopathy of prematurity. Rev Soc Cat Oftal
3(6): 6-8, 2001.
21. FERREIRA RC.: Retinopathy of prematurity: seond most common cause of
childhood blindness in Brazil. Ver. Pediatria Dia a Dia 4(10):28-30, 2001.
22. FERREIRA RC; Oelrich F; Bateman B.: Genetic aspects of strabismus. Arq Bras
Oftalmol 65(2):171-5, 2002.
23. Silveira C, FERREIRA RC, Mucciolli C, Nussenblatt, R; Belfort Jr, R.:
Toxoplasmosis transmitted to a newborn from the mother infected 20 years
earlier. Am J Ophthalmol 136:2370-1, 2003.
24. FERREIRA RC: Red light reflex: new city law obligates this exam before the
newborns leave the hospital. Rev Cat de Pediatria 3(3):22-4, 2004.
25. FERREIRA RC; Wolff FR; Morschbacher R: Oral propranolol as a treatment for
facial infantile hemangioma: case report. Arq Bras Oftalmol 74(3):207-8, 2011.
PUBLISHED BOOK CHAPTERS
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1. Esteves JF, Domingues CG, Raskin R, FERREIRA RC: Preventing blindness. In
“Rotinas em Oftalmologia”. Artes Médicas (Ed), Porto Alegre/RS, Brazil,1995
2. Belfort Jr R, FERREIRA RC: Ophthalmology. In: Terapêutica e Prática
Pediátrica. 2ª Ed. Editora Atheneu, São Paulo/SP, Brazil, 2000, 1922p
3. FERREIRA RC: Strabismus. In: Kwitko S. Saúde Oftalmologia. Editora
Conceito, São Borja/RS, Brazil, 2005, 148p
4. FERREIRA RC: Ophthalmology Conjunctivitis, strabismus and trauma. In:
Ferreira JP. Pediatria: Diagnóstico e Tratamento. Artmed, Porto Alegre/RS,
Brazil, 2005, 983p
5. FERREIRA RC, Sallum JMF: Genetic Diseases. In: Dantas AM, Moreira ATR.
Oftalmologia Pediátrica.2ª ed. Cultura Médica, Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Brazil, 2006,
414p.
6. FERREIRA RC: Ocular diseases associated to cataract in children. In: Verçosa
IC, Tartarella MB. Catarata na criança. Celigráfica, Fortaleza/CE, Brazil, 2008,
320p.
7. FERREIRA RC: Ocular examination of the pre verbal children. In: Nakanami C,
Zin A, Belfort Jr R. Oftalmopediatria. Roca, São Paulo/SP, Brazil, 2010, 653p.
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS
1. Rymer S, FERREIRA RC: Cataract induced by hydrochlorothiazide. Anais
Científicos do HCPA 5:58, 1989.
2. Melamed J, FERREIRA RC, Nerung L: Therapy of recurrent conjunctival
papillomas. Anais Científicos do HCP, 5:59, 1989.
3. FERREIRA RC, Lisboa P, Rymer S, Leite J: Ocular manifestations of the
Waardenburg syndrome. Rev Pesquisa Medica 26:83, 1992.
4. FERREIRA RC, Lamberts M, Moreira JB, Campos MS:
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose and sodium hyaluronate as adjuntcs during
adjustable strabismus surgery. Invest Oph Vis SciARVO (Association for
Research in Vision and Ophthlmology) 35:2200, 1994.
5. FERREIRA RC, Lambert M, Moreira JB, Campos MS: Sodium hyaluronate and
hydroxypropylmethylcellulose in adjustable strabismus surgery. Arq Bras Oftal
57(4):239, 1994.
6. Manotas AG, Ferreira LC, FERREIRA RC, Prestes VB, Cestari T:
Waardenburg syndrome – 2 case reports and review of the literature. Anais do
50th Brazilian Meeting of Dermatology, Sept 86, 1995.
7. FERREIRA RC, Einsenbaum A, King R, Sargent R, DeSantis D, Bateman JB:
Measuring inferior oblique muscle overaction. Invest Ophthal Vis Sci ARVO,
37(3):281, 1996.
8. FERREIRA RC, Flodman P, Bateman JB, Spence MA: Segregation analysis of
strabismus. Brazilian J Genet 19(2):139, 1996.
9. FERREIRA RC, Flodman P, Bateman JB, Spence, MA: Inheritance of
strabismus. J Hum Genet 59(4):93, 1996.
10. Shea C, FERREIRA RC, Johnson D, Bateman JB: ERG in Incontinentia
pigmenti. Invest Ophthal Vis Sci ARVO, 38(4):880, 1997.
11. FERREIRA RC, Trein Jr JA, Phan G, Bateman JB: Favorable visual outcome in
cryptococcal meningitis. Arq Bras Oftal 60(4):374, 1997.
12. Silva RF, Ferreira LC, Forstot L, King R, FERREIRA RC: New corneal findings
in incontinentia pigmenti. Arq Bras Oftal 60(4):376, 1997.
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13. Trein Jr JA, FERREIRA RC, Bateman JB: Inferior oblique muscle overaction
evaluation. Arq Bras Oftal 60(4):385, 1997.
14. Dariano LN, FERREIRA RC, Roeder E, Bateman JB: Cataract in classic and
early onset Cockayne syndrome. Arq Bras Oftal 60(4):402, 1997.
15. Santos SV, Souto LB, FERREIRA RC, Bateman JB: Eso and exo deviations in
members of a family. Arq Bras Oftal 61(4):430, 1998.
16. Eichenberg MCG, Foernges C, Dariano LN, FERREIRA RC, Bateman JB:
Palpebral fissures in lateral version in children. Arq Bras Oftal 61(4):448, 1998.
17. Trein Jr JA, Muniz CH, FERREIRA RC, Bateman JB: Sensorial and motor
disorders in relatives of strabismic children. Arq Bras Oftal 61(4):448, 1998.
POSTERS/PAPERS
1. Co-author - Ocular findings in AIDS. 5ª Jornada Gaúcha de Oftalmologia,
Canela/RS, Brazil, November 11-13, 1988.(paper)
2. Co-author - Aniridia. 5ª Jornada Gaúcha de Oftalmologia, Canela/RS, Brazil,
November 11-13, 1988.(paper)
3. Auhtor - Cataract caused by hypercalcemia. 6ª Jornada Gaúcha de Oftalmologia,
Canela, RS, Brazil, Dec 1-3, 1989, Canela/RS. (paper)
4. Author - Goldenhar syndrome: a case report. 6ª Jornada de Oftalmologia,
Canela, RS, Brazil, Dec 1-3, 1989. (paper)
5. Author - Retinal vein obstruction and glaucoma. 6ª Jornada Gaúcha de
Oftalmologia, Canela, RS, Brazil, Dec 1-3, 1989. (paper)
6. Author - Cryotherapy in conjunctival papillomas. 6ª Jornada Gaúcha de
Oftalmologia, Canela, RS, Brazil, Dec 1-3, 1989. (paper)
7. Author - Corneal transplantation after fungal corneal keratitis. 6ª Jornada Gaúcha
de Oftalmologia, Canela, RS, Brazil, Dec 1-3, 1989. (paper)
8. Author - Peters anomaly: a case report. 6ª Jornada Gaúcha de Oftalmologia,
Canela, RS, Brazil, Dec 1-3, 1989. (paper)
9. Author - Central vein occlusion and glaucoma. Semana Científica do HCPA,
Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, Set 17-22, 1990 (paper)
10. Author - EEC syndrome. Semana Científica do HCPA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil,
Set 17-22, 1990 (paper)Author - Cataract secondary to Hydrochlorothiazide.
Semana Científica do HCPA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, Set 17-22, 1990 (paper)
11. Author - Cryotherapy in conjunctival papillomas. Semana Científica do HCPA,
Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, Set 17-22, 1990 (paper)
12. Author - Leber' star maculopathy in a patient with tuberculosis. Semana
Científica do HCPA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, Set 17-22, 1990 (paper)
13. Author - Glaucoma secondary to Ota's nevus. 7ª Jornada Gaúcha de
Oftalmologia, Canela, RS, Brasil, Nov 16-18, 1990. (paper)
14. Author - Central vein occlusion and glaucoma. 7ª Jornada Gaúcha de
Oftalmologia, Canela, RS, Brasil, Nov 16-18, 1990. (paper)
15. Author Leber star maculopahty associated to systemic tuberculosis. 7ª Jornada
Gaúcha de Oftalmologia, Canela, RS, Brasil, Nov 16-18, 1990. (paper)
16. Author - Ocular manifestations of the EEC Syndrome. 7ª Jornada Gaúcha de
Oftalmologia, Canela, RS, Brasil, Nov 16-18, 1990. (paper)
17. Auhtor - Ocular manifestations of Marfan's Syndrome. 7ª Jornada Gaúcha de
Oftalmologia, Canela, RS, Brasil, Nov 16-18, 1990. (paper)
18. Author - Aniridia: 5 case reports. 7ª Jornada Gaúcha de Oftalmologia, Canela,
RS, Brasil, Nov 16-18, 1990. (paper)
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19. Author - Management of ocular albinism. 7ª Jornada Gaúcha de Oftalmologia,
Canela, RS, Brasil, Nov 16-18, 1990. (paper)
20. Author - Community service - Ophthalmology bus in Tupanciretã. 7ª Jornada
Gaúcha de Oftalmologia, Canela, RS, Brasil, Nov 16-18, 1990. (paper)
21. Co-author - Glaucoma secondaty to Ota's nevus. Semana Científica do HCPA,
Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, Nov 18-23, 1991.
22. Author - Ocular manifestations of the Waardenburg syndrome. 7ª Jornada
Gaúcha de Oftalmologia, Canela, RS, Brasil, Nov 16-18, 1990. (paper)
23. Co-author - Cataract secondary to hydrochlorothiazide. V Simpósio
Internacional de Catarata e Implantes Intra-Oculares, São Paulo, SP, Brazil,
April 17-21, 1992. (paper)
24. Author - Ocular manifestations of the Waardenbug syndorme: a case report.
Semana Acadêmica da FFCMPA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, August 23-28, 1992.
(paper)
25. Author - Ocular manifestations of the Waardenburg: review Semana Acadêmica
da Faculdade de Medicina da UFRGS – SAMED 92, CASL, Porto Alegre, RS,
Brazil, Sept 23-Oct 2, 1992. (paper)
26. Co-author - Epidemiology of the developmental glaucoma. XXVII Brazilian
Congress of Ophthalmology, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, Sept 8-11, 1993. (paper)
27. Co-author - A coomparative study of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries and
retinal arteries. XXVII Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology, Porto Alegre, RS,
Brazil, Sept 8-11, 1993. (paper)
28. Author - Hydrocyproprilmethylcellulose and sodium hyaluronate in strabismus
adjustable sutures. XXXVII Meeting of the Brazilian Center for Strabismus,
Campinas, SP, Brazil, April 9, 1994. (paper)
29. Author - Hydroxypropilmethylcellulose and sodium hyaluronate as adjuncts
during adjustable strabismus surgery. Annual Meeting da Association for
Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Sarasota, FL, USA, May 1-6,
1994. (poster)
30. Author - Methylcellulose ans sodium hyaluronate in adjustable strabismus
surgery. XI Brazilian Congress for Prevention of Blindness, Brasília, DF, Brazil,
Sept 3-7, 1994. (paper)
31. Author - Ocular manifestations of genetic syndromes at the Ophthalmology
Department of the Federal University of São Paulo, XXVIII Brazilian Congress
of Ophthalmology, Salvador, BA, Brazil, Sept 5-8, 1995. (paper)
32. Co-author - The Waardenburg syndrome: 2 case reports. Brazilian Congress of
Dermatology, Belém, PA, Sept 16-20, 1995. (paper)
33. Author - Cataract in Cockayne syndrome: Early onset and classic. 22nd Annual
Meeting of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and
Strabismus”, Snowbird, UT, USA, March 13-17, 1996. (poster)
34. Author - Visual manifestations - ERG in Menkes disease. 22nd Annual Meeting
of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus”,
Snowbird, UT, USA, March 13-17, 1996. (poster)
35. Author - Measuring inferior oblique muscle overaction, The Association for
Research and Vision in Ophthalmology Annual Meeting (ARVO), Fort
Lauderdale, FL, USA, April 21-26, 1996. (poster)
36. Author - Segregation analysis of strabismus. 9th International Congress of
Human Genetics, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, Aug 18-23, 1996. (paper)
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37. Author - Menkes syndrome: New ocular and electrorretinographic findings. XII
Brazilian Congress for prevention on blindness and I PanAmerican Congress for
prevention of blindness, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, Sept 4-7, 1996. (paper)
38. Author - Genetics of strabismus. American Academy of Ophthalmology
Centennial Annual Meeting, Chicago, Il, USA, Oct 27-31, 1996. (paper)
39. Author - Inheritance of strabismus. The American Society of Human Genetics
Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, USA, Oct 29-Nov 2, 1996.
40. Author - Reproducibilitty of clinical assesment of inferior oblique muscle
overaction. 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Pediatric
Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Charleston, SC, USA, April 2-6, 1997. (poster)
41. Co-author - ERG in Incontinentia pigmenti. The Association for Research and
Vision in Ophthalmology Annual Meeting - ARVO”, Fort Laudedale, FL, USA,
May 11-16, 1997. (poster)
42. Author - Visual outcomes after cryptococcus meningytis. XXIX Brazilian
Congress Brasileiro of Ophthalmology, Goiania, GO, Brazil, Sep 3-6, 1997.
(poster)
43. Co-author - New corneal findings in Incontinentia pigmenti. XXIX Brazilian
Congress Brasileiro of Ophthalmology, Goiania, GO, Brazil, Sep 3-6, 1997.
(paper)
44. Co-author - Evaulation of the inferior oblique muscle overaction. XXIX
Brazilian Congress Brasileiro of Ophthalmology, Goiania, GO, Brazil, Sep 3-6,
1997. (paper)
45. Co-author - Cataract in classic and early onset Cockayne syndrome. XXIX
Brazilian Congress Brasileiro of Ophthalmology, Goiania, GO, Brazil, Sep 3-6,
1997. (paper)
46. Co-author - New corneal findings in incontinentia pigmenti. 17 Semana
Científica do Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil,
Sept, 1997. (paper)
47. Author - Vertical palpebral fissure in horizontal gaze in children, 24th Annual
Meeting of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and
Strabismus, Palm Springs, CA, USA,April 4-8, 1998. (poster)
48. Co-author - Eso and exo deviations in members of the same family. XIII
Brazilian Congress for prevention of blindness and visual rehabilitation, Rio de
Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, Sept 7-10, 1998. (paper)
49. Co-author - Palpebral fissures in lateroversion in children. XIII Brazilian
Congress for prevention of blindness and visual rehabilitation, Rio de Janeiro,
RJ, Brazil, Sept 7-10, 1998. (paper)
50. Co-author - Abnormal motor and sensory responses in strabismic children
relatives. XIII Brazilian Congress for prevention of blindness and visual
rehabilitation, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, Sept 7-10, 1998. (paper)
51. Author - Segregation analysis of strabismus, Annual Meeting – American
Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans, LA, USA, Nov 8-11, 1998. (paper)
52. Co-author - Differential diagnosis of re-infection of toxoplasmosis, CMV and
LCMV. XXIII Pan-American Congress of Ophthalmology, Buenos Aires,
Argentina, July 21-25, 2001.(paper)
53. Author - Abnormal sensory and motor responses in relatives of children with
horizontal strabismus. 28 Annual Meeting - American Association for Pediatric
Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Seattle, WA, USA, March 20-24, 2002. (poster)
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54. Author - Cesarean delivery: Is it a risk factor for congenital nasolacrimal duct
obstruction. 29 Annual Meeting - American Association for Pediatric
Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Waikoloa, HI, USA, March 23-27, 2003.
55. Co-author - Iridocorneal endothelial syndrome. XXXIII Brazilian Congress of
Ophthalmology, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, Sept 3-6, 2005
LECTURES (invited):
1. Sensory evaluation of the sbrabismic patient. XVI Basic Sciences Courses in
Ophthalmology. Federal University of São Paulo and Pan American Associaton
of Ophthalmology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, February 28, 1994.
2. Strabismus. Pediatric Ophthalmology Course. XI Brazilian Meeting for
Prevention of Blindness, Brasília, DF, Brazil, September 5, 1994.
3. Ocular trauma in childhood. I Course of Pediatric Problems. Department of
Pediatrics, Hospital São Lucas PUC-RS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, September
22, 1994.
4. Refraction in children. I Course of Pediatric Diseases. Department of Pediatrics,
Hospital São Lucas PUC-RS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, September 22, 1994.
5. Cataract. I Basic Course of Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology,
Hospital São Lucas PUC-RS, Porto Alegre,RS, Brazil, October 7, 1994.
6. Myasthenia gravis and progressive chronic external ophthalmoplegya. Paralitic
Strabismus and Miopaties Symposium. XXVIII Brazilian Congress of
Ophthalmology, Salvador, BA, Brazil, September 5-8, 1995.
7. Intraocular pressure in children. Pediatric Ophthalmology Symposium. XXVIII
Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology, Salvador, BA, Brazil, September 5-8,
1995.
8. Visual manifestations - ERG in Menkes disease. The Ophthalmic Genetics Study
Club, Pre-meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual
Meeting, Atlanta, GA, USA, October 28, 1995.
9. Menkes disease: new ocular and ERG findings. Annual Resident, Faculty and
Alumini Research Day, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA, May 4,
1996.
10. New technique for naso-lacrimal intubation. Pediatric Ophthalmology
Symposium. XII Brazilian Meeting for Prevention of Blindness and I Pan
American Congress for Prevention of Blindness, São Paulo, SP, Brazil,
September 4-7, 1996.
11. Differential disgnosis of leukocorias in children. II Course of Pediatric Diseases.
Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Hospital São Lucas PUC-RS,
Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, September 26-28, 1996.
12. Cataracts. Ophthalmology Course ATM 96-2, Hospital São Lucas PIC-RS, Porto
Alegre, RS, Brazil, October 23, 1996.
13. Cataract in Cockayne syndrome. Ophthalmic Genetics Study Club, American
Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, USA, October 26,
1996.
14. Cataract. Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaringology Course. University
Department of the Rio Grande do Sul Medical Association, Porto Alegre, RS,
Brazil, May 26-28, 1997.
15. Surgical treatment for palsys/paralysis of the sixth nerve. Strabismus Course.
XXIX Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology, Goiânia, GO, Brazil, September 3-
6, 1997.
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16. Gene mapping in pediatric eye disorders. Pediatric Ophthalmology Symposium.
XXIX Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology, Goiânia, GO, Brazil, September 3-
6, 1997.
17. Clinical genetics - present and future. ECO - Continued Education io
Opthahtlmology, Rede Vida of Television, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, June 22,
1998.
18. Infant vision development. II Course of Children Development, Centro
Brazelton, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, August 8, 1998.
19. Visually impaired children. II Course of Children Development, Centro
Brazelton, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, August 8, 1998.
20. Congenital cataract. II Pediatric Ophthalmology Symposium, Department of
Ophthalmology, Hospital São Lucas PUC-RS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, August
14, 1998.
21. New surgical techniques for congenital naso-lacrimal duct obstructions. XIII
Brazilian Meeting for Prevention of Blindess and Visual Rehabilitation, Rio de
Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, September 7-10, 1998.
22. Naso-lacrimal duct obstructions during the first year of life. Symposium of the
Brasilian Society of Pediatric Ophthalmolgy. XIII Brazilian Meeting for
Prevention of Blindess and Visual Rehabilitation, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil,
September 7-10, 1998.
23. New treatments in strabismus. XXIII Pan American Congress of Ophthalmology,
Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 21-25, 2001.
24. Retinopathy of prematurity: etiopathogenesis and risk factors. XXXI Brazilian
Congress of Ophthalmology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, September 5-9, 2001.
25. Ocular genetics: From the Lab to the Clinic. XXXI Brazilian Congress of
Ophthalmology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, September 5-9, 2001.
26. Congenital degeneratives retinal diseases. XXXI Brazilian Congress of
Ophthalmology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, September 5-9, 2001.
27. Pediatric ophthalmology. XXXI Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology, São
Paulo, SP, Brazil, September 5-9, 2001.
28. Prematurity - eye exam and follow-up. XVII Brazilian Congress of Perinatology,
Florianópolis, SC, Brazil, November 1-14, 2001.
29. Management of the nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Taller Fundación
Oftalmológica Los Andes, Santiago, Chile, April 12, 2002.
30. Management of the refratary glaucomas. Taller Fundación Oftalmológica Los
Andes, Santiago, Chile, April 12, 2002.
31. Eye glasses prescription in children. Taller Fundación Oftalmológica Los Andes,
Santiago, Chile, April 12, 2002.
32. Genetics of congenital glaucoma. Taller Fundación Oftalmológica Los Andes,
Santiago, Chile, April 12, 2002.
33. Intraocular lenses in children. Taller Fundación Oftalmológica Los Andes,
Santiago, Chile, April 12, 2002.
34. Genetis of strabismus. XV Brazilian Congress for Prevention of Blindness and
Visual Rehabilitation, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, August 31-September 3, 2002.
35. Retinopathy of prematurity in Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. I
Retinopathy of Prematurity Workshop, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, October 3-5,
2002.
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36. Controversies in pediatric cataract and retinopathy of prematurity. American
Academy of Ophthalmology and Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology
Joint Meeting, Orlando, FL, USA, October 20-23, 2002.
37. Genetics of strabismus. XXXII Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology, Salvador,
BA, Brazil, September 10-13, 2003.
38. Retinopathy of prematurity: risk factors and follow-up. XXIX Congress of the
Brazilian Society of Retina and Vitreous, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil, April 1-3,
2004.
39. The premature infant. Brazilian Symposium of the Pan-American Association of
Ophthalmology, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, November 18-20, 2004.
40. Genetics of retinal and choroidal Dystrophies. XII International
Ophthalmological Symposium of the Santa Casa Hospital and II Brazilian
Congress of Pediatric Ophthlmology and Strabismus, São Paulo, SP, Brazil,
June 9-11, 2005.
41. Clinical genetics in pediatric ophthalmology. XXXIII Brazilian Meeting of
Ophthalmology, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, September 3-6, 2005.
42. Molecular genetics for general ophthalmologists. XXXIII Brazilian Meeting of
Ophthalmology, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, September 3-6, 2005.
43. Refraction in the preverbal children. Pediatric Ophthlmology Symposium,
Campinas, SP, Brazil, October 1-2, 2005.
44. Strabismus genetics. Genetic Counselling Course, XXX International Congress
of Ophthalmology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, February 19-24, 2006.
45. Color vision development in the infant. XXXII SIMASP, Federal University of
São Paulo - Instituto da Visão, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, March 5-7, 2009.
46. Vision development. IV Congress of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus,
Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, July 25-27, 2009.
47. Naso-lacrimal duct obstructions. IV Congress of Pediatric Ophthalmology and
Strabismus, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, July 25-27, 2009.
48. Red reflex test in Brazil. Symposium of the Brazilian Society of Pediatric
Ophthalmology, XIX Brazilian Congress of Prevention of Blindness and Visual
Rehabilitation, Salvador, BA, September 29-October 2, 2010.
49. Treatment of the facial hemangiomas. Symposium of the Brazilian Society of
Pediatric Ophthalmology (SBOP), XIX Brazilian Congress of Prevention of
Blindness and Visual Rehabilitation, Salvador, BA, September 29-October 2,
2010.
50. Management of the hemangiomas. X South-Brazilian Congress, Florianópolis,
SC, Brazil, March 18-19, 2011.
51. Ballon dacryoplasty for naso-lacrimal duct obstruction. V Brazilian Congress of
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil, June 8-11,
2011.
52. Propranolol as a treatment for facial hemangiomas. II South American
Symposium of Pediatrics, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, July 7-9, 2011.
53. Naso-lacrimal duct obstuctions. II South American Symposium of Pediatrics,
Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, July 7-9, 2011.
54. Prevention of childhood blindness. II South American Symposium of Pediatrics,
Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, July 7-9, 2011.
55. Practical aspects of naso-lacrimal intubation. Symposium of the Brazilian
Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology, XXXVI Congress of Ophthalmology, Porto
Alegre, RS, Brazil, September 5-8, 2011.
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56. Refraction and rehabilitation in congenital cataract. Cataract Course, XXXVI
Congress of Ophthalmology, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, September 5-8, 2011.
57. Genetics in pediatric ophthalmology. Ocular Genetics Course, XXXVI Congress
of Ophthalmology, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, September 5-8, 2011.
58. Ocular genetics for the general ophthalmologist. Introduction to Ocular Genetics,
XX Brazilian Congress for Prevention of Blindness and Visual Rehabilitation,
São Paulo, SP, Brazil, September 12-15, 2012.
59. Orbital cellulitis. Symposium of the Brazilian Society of PEdiatric
Ophthalmology, Brazilian Congress for Prevention of Blindness and Visual
Rehabilitation, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, September 12-15, 2012.
60. Hemangiomas. Ocular Plastic Surgery Course, XIX Latin-American Congress of
Strabismus (CLADE)/VI Brazilian Congress oF Pediatric Ophthalmology and
Strabismus/ V Latin American Congress of Pediatric Ophthalmology (SOPLA),
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, April 17-20, 2013.
61. Practical aspects of genetics to the general ophthalmologist. Ocular Genetics
Course, XIX Latin-American Congress of Strabismus (CLADE)/VI Brazilian
Congress oF Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus/ V Latin American
Congress of Pediatric Ophthalmology (SOPLA), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil,
April 17-20, 2013.
62. Steroid induced glaucoma in children. Difficult Cases Session, XIX Latin-
American Congress of Strabismus (CLADE)/VI Brazilian Congress oF Pediatric
Ophthalmology and Strabismus/ V Latin American Congress of Pediatric
Ophthalmology (SOPLA), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, April 17-20, 2013.
63. How do I treat naso-lacrimal duct obstuctions? XXXVII Brazilian Meeting/XXX
Pan American Meeting of Ophthalmology, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, August 7-
10, 2013.
64. Chalazion in children. Symposium of the Brazilian Society of Pediatric
Ophthalmology (SBOP), XXI Brazilian Congress for Prevention of Blindness
and Visual Rehabilitation, Recife, PE, Brazil, 2014.
65. Management of congenital blepharoptosis and facial hemangiomas. Pedoatric
Ophthalmology Couse, XXI Brazilian Congress for Prevention of Blindness and
Visual Rehabilitation, Recife, PE, Brazil, 2014.
66. Treatment of naso-lacrimal duct obstrutions. XII South-Brazilian Congress,
Joinville, SC, Brazil, 2015.
67. Management of congenital naso-lacrimal duct obstructions. Symposium of the
American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabimus (AAPOS), XX
Latin American Congress of Strabismus (CLADE), Punta Cana, Dominican
Republic, April 29-May 2, 2015.
COORDINATOR OF COURSES/SYMPOSIUMS
1. Pediatric Ophthalmology Course. XV Brazilian Congress for Prevention of
Blindness and Visual Rehabilitation, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, August 31-September
3, 2001.
2. Pediatric Ophthalmology Course. XXIX Congress of the Brazilian Society for
Retina and Vitreous, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil, April 1-3, 2004.
3. Opthalmic Technician Course. XXIX Congress of the Brazilian Society for
Retina and Vitreous, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil, April 1-3, 2004.
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4. Pediatric Ophthalmology Symposium. Brazilian Society for Pediatric
Ophthalmology (SBOP), XXXIII Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology,
Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, September 3-6, 2005.
5. Ocular Genetics Course. XXXIII Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology,
Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, September 3-6, 2005.
6. Pediatric Ophthalmology Symposium. XXX International Congress of
Ophthalmology, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, February 19-24, 2006.
7. Genetic Counselling Course. XXX International Congress of Ophthalmology,
São Paulo, SP, Brazil, February 19-24, 2006.
8. Pediatric Ophthalmology - Diagnosing Eye Problems in Children. XIX Brazilian
Congress for Prevention of Blindness and Visual Rehabilitation, Salvador, BA,
Brazil, September 29-October 2, 2010.
9. Oculoplastic Symposium. V Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Ophthalmology and
Strabismus, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil, June 8-11, 2011.
10. Genetics and Visual Development Course. V Brazilian Congress of Pediatric
Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil, June 8-11, 2011.
11. Opthalmology for Pediatricians Course. II South American Symposium of
Pediatrics, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, July 6, 2011.
12. The Importance of the Pediatric Ophthalmologist Symposium. XXXVI Brazilian
Congress of Ophthalmology, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, September 5-8, 2011.
13. Ocular Genetics Symposium. XIX Latin American Congress of Strabismus
(CLADE)/ VI Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus/ V
Latin American Congress of Pediatric Ophthalmology (SOPLA), Rio de Janeiro,
RJ, Brazil, April 17-20, 2013.
14. Nasolacrimal Duct Obstructions - Joint Symposium Latin American Society of
Pediatric Ophthalmology(SOPLA)/Brazilian Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology
(SBOP), XXXVII Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology/XXX Pan American
Congress of Ophthalmology, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, August 7-10, 2013.
DISCUSSANT/MODERATOR/SECRETARY
1. Phacoemulsification Course. XXVIII Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology,
Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, September 8-11, 1993. (Secretary)
2. Ocular Paralysis Course. XXVIII Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology, Porto
Alegre, RS, Brazil, September 8-11, 1993. (Secretary)
3. Free Papers Session. XXVII Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology, Porto
Alegre, RS, Brazil, September 8-11, 1993. (Secretary)
4. Discussion of Papers: Genetics and Strabismus. XV Brazilian Congress for
Prevention of Blindness and Visual Rehabilitation, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, August
31-September 3, 2002. (Discussant)
5. Discussion of Papers: Strabismus. XXXII Congress of Ophthalmology,
Salvador, BA, Brazil, September 10-13, 2003. (Discussant)
6. Challenges on Posterior Segment Management. XII International Symposium of
the Santa Casa Hospital/II Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Ophthalmology and
Strabismus, São Paulo, SP, Brazil, June 9-11, 2005. (Discussant)
7. Difficult Cases - Strabismus and Neuro-ophthalmology. XXXIII Brazilian
Congress of Ophthalmology, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, September 3-6, 2005.
(Discussant)
8. Ophthalmology for the Pediatrician Roundtable. 33° Brazilian Congress of
Pediatrics, Recife, PE, Brasil, October 6-11, 2006. (Moderator)
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9. Pediatric Ophthalmology for the General Ophthalmologists. XXXI Symposium
of the Federal University of São Paulo (SIMASP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil,
February 29-March 1, 2008. (Discussant)
10. Pediatric Ophthalmology Symposium. XXXII Symposium of the Federal
Univeristy of São Paulo, SP, Brazil, March 5-7, 2009.
11. Difficult Cases Strabismus. XXXIV Symposium of the Federal University of
São Paulo (SIMASP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil, February 17-19, 2011. (Discussant)
12. Pediatric Ophthalmology Symposium. XXXIV Symposium of the Federal
University of São Paulo (SIMASP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil, February 17-19,
2011. (Discussant)
13. Difficult Cases in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. XXXV Symposium
of the Federal University of São Paulo (SIMASP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil, March
8-10, 2012. (Discussant)
14. Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Symposium. XXXVI Symposium of
the Federal University of São Paulo (SIMASP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil, March 7-
9, 2013. (Discussant)
15. Strabismus Cases for Discussion. XIX Latin American Congress of Strabismus
(CLADE)/ VI Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus/ V
Latin American Congress of Pediatric Ophthalmology (SOPLA), Rio de Janeiro,
RJ, Brazil, April 17-23, 2013. (Discussant)
16. Pediatric Ophthalmology Forum - Refraction in children with disabilities.
XXXVII Symposium of the Federal University of São Paulo (SIMASP), São
Paulo, SP, Brazil, February 13-15, 2014. (Discussant)
17. Pediatric Ophthalmology Forum - Refraction in children with astigmatism.
XXXVII Symposium of the Federal University of São Paulo (SIMASP), São
Paulo, SP, Brazil, February 13-15, 2014. (Discussant)
18. Pediatric Ophthalmology Forum - Refraction in children with lens subluxation.
XXXVII Symposium of the Federal University of São Paulo (SIMASP), São
Paulo, SP, Brazil, February 13-15, 2014. (Discussant)
19. Controversies in Ophthalmology Forum - Pediatric ophthalmology. XXXVIII
Symposium of the Federal University of São Paulo (SIMASP), São Paulo, SP,
Brazil, March 5-7, 2015. (Discussant)