Universitas Sumatera Utara Researcher Updates Understanding of Beta Thalassemia (Ocular Involvement in Children with Beta-Thalassemia Major).

A recent study conducted at Universitas Sumatera Utara examined ocular involvement in children with Beta-thalassemia major, a severe genetic blood disorder. The research found that ocular abnormalities in these children can be caused by factors such as regular blood transfusions and iron chelators. Ophthalmologic examinations revealed that more than half of the subjects had ocular involvement, emphasizing the importance of regular evaluations to detect early alterations in their visual system for a better quality of life. [Extracted from the article]