Scanning laser polarimetry in eyes with exfoliation syndrome.
Title | Scanning laser polarimetry in eyes with exfoliation syndrome. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2013 |
Authors | Dimopoulos, A. T., Katsanos A., Mikropoulos D. G., Giannopoulos T., Empeslidis T., Teus M. A., Holló G., & Konstas A. G. P. |
Journal | Eur J Ophthalmol |
Volume | 23 |
Issue | 5 |
Pagination | 743-50 |
Date Published | 2013 Sep-Oct |
ISSN | 1724-6016 |
Keywords | Aged, Case-Control Studies, Cross-Sectional Studies, Exfoliation Syndrome, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Nerve Fibers, Prospective Studies, Retinal Diseases, Scanning Laser Polarimetry |
Abstract | PURPOSE: To compare retinal nerve fiber layer thickness (RNFLT) of normotensive eyes with exfoliation syndrome (XFS) and healthy eyes. METHODS: Sixty-four consecutive individuals with XFS and normal office-time intraocular pressure (IOP) and 72 consecutive healthy controls were prospectively enrolled for a cross-sectional analysis in this hospital-based observational study. The GDx-VCC parameters (temporal-superior-nasal-inferior-temporal [TSNIT] average, superior average, inferior average, TSNIT standard deviation (SD), and nerve fiber indicator [NFI]) were compared between groups. Correlation between various clinical parameters and RNFLT parameters was investigated with Spearman coefficient. RESULTS: The NFI, although within normal limits for both groups, was significantly greater in the XFS group compared to controls: the respective median and interquartile range (IQR) values were 25.1 (22.0-29.0) vs 15.0 (12.0-20.0), p<0.001. In the XFS group, all RNFLT values were significantly lower compared to controls (p<0.001). However, they were all within the normal clinical ranges for both groups: TSNIT average median (IQR): 52.8 (49.7-55.7) vs 56.0 (53.0-59.3) µm; superior average mean (SD): 62.3 (6.7) vs 68.8 (8.2) µm; inferior average mean (SD): 58.0 (7.2) vs 64.8 (7.7) µm, respectively. TSNIT SD was significantly lower in the XFS group, median (IQR): 18.1 (15.4-20.4) vs 21.0 (18.4-23.8), p<0.001. There was no systematic relationship between RNFLT and visual acuity, cup-to-disc ratio, IOP, central corneal thickness, Humphrey mean deviation, and pattern standard deviation in either group. CONCLUSIONS: Compared to control eyes, polarimetry-determined RNFLT was lower in XFS eyes with normal IOP. Therefore, close monitoring of RNFLT may facilitate early identification of those XFS eyes that convert to exfoliative glaucoma. |
DOI | 10.5301/ejo.5000247 |
Alternate Journal | Eur J Ophthalmol |
PubMed ID | 23483498 |