1. Clinical Features, Treatment, and Visual Outcomes of Posterior Scleritis from Tertiary Eye Care Center.
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Tellioğlu, Adem, Yargı Özkoçak, Berru, Kemer Atik, Burcu, Başarır, Berna, and Altan, Cigdem
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CHOROID , *EYE pain , *OPTIC disc , *EYE care , *NERVE fibers - Abstract
Purpose: To describe the epidemiological and clinical features and course of patients with posterior scleritis (PS). Methods: This retrospective, cross-sectional consecutive case series analyzed the medical records of 16 patients diagnosed with PS. Results: Female gender and unilateral involvement were dominant. Blurred vision (84.21%) and ocular pain (78.95%) were the most common presenting complaints. Serous retinal detachment was the most common ocular finding (84.21%), followed by optic disc swelling (42.11%). Increased scleral thickness was observed in all patients, although a T-sign was detected 8 of 19 eyes (42.1%). Recurrence occured in 5 of 19 eyes in mean 30.2 ± 34.7 months. Central macular thickness, choroidal thickness, and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness were reduced with treatment at final examination significantly (p =.005,.002, and.002, respectively). Conclusions: PS should be considered in patients presenting with unilateral ocular pain and decreased vision. Not only USG findings but also OCT findings are very useful in the follow-up of treatment response. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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