Retinal and choroidal thickness changes in systemic lupus erythematosus patients: a longitudinal study.

Arnaldo Dias-SantosJoana Tavares FerreiraSofia PinheiroJoão Paulo CunhaMarta Alves Ana Luisa PapoilaMaria Francisca Moraes-FontesRui Proença

Published in: Eye (London, England) (2020)

SLE patients presented early SD-OCT signs of neurodegeneration, evidenced by a progressive reduction in pRNFL thickness. Regardless of study visit, baseline chronic medication with anticoagulants or antihypertensives was associated with lower pRNFL thickness, accounting for a deleterious effect of cardiovascular risk factors.

Keyphrases

optical coherence tomography
cardiovascular risk factors
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
diabetic retinopathy
cardiovascular disease
multiple sclerosis
healthcare
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
emergency department
patient reported