Ocular abnormalities in a large patient cohort with retinitis pigmentosa in Western China.

Lian TanYanling LongZiyang LiXi YingJiayun RenCheng SunXiaohong MengShi-Ying Li

Published in: BMC ophthalmology (2021)

Cataracts and macular abnormalities are common in RP patients. Of the macular abnormalities, cystoid macular edema may have a negative effect on BCVA in RP patients with clear lens. Therefore, optical coherence tomography screening in RP patients is highly recommended for early detection and treatment of maculopathy.

Keyphrases

optical coherence tomography
end stage renal disease
diabetic retinopathy
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes