Systemic autoimmune diseases like RA and primary SjS can lead to a decrease in RNLF and GCL thickness, which can impair visual acuity even in the absence of ocular symptoms. Therefore, monitoring changes in the optic nerve, retina, and choroid layer are crucial in these patients.
Keyphrases
- optic nerve
- optical coherence tomography
- rheumatoid arthritis
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- prognostic factors
- diabetic retinopathy
- systemic lupus erythematosus
- physical activity
- systemic sclerosis
- depressive symptoms
- patient reported outcomes
- sleep quality
- case report