Document Type
Original Article
Abstract
Background: Inflammation of the retina, choroid, and nearby tissues such the vitreous, optic nerve head, and retinal arteries may all occur in posterior uveitis. Aim and objectives: This study's primary objective was to use OCT with improved depth of focus to find changes in subfoveal choroidal thickness in posterior uveitis. Subjects and methods: Thirty patients with posterior uveitis who were visiting the ophthalmology departments of Al-Azhar University Hospitals and Kobry El-Qobba Military Specialized Eye Hospital in Cairo, Egypt, were the subjects of this prospective research. The trial lasted between six and twelve months. Results: as regard the main fundus changes distribution among the studied patients; the most prevalent finding was Chorioretinitis (56.7%) while choroiditis was found in 53.3% and retinitis was found in 30.0%. Also the SFCT was significantly higher in patients than control eyes. Conclusion: An increase in SCFT may be a sign of subclinical inflammation in the retina and choroid that is occurring during the quiescent period.
Keywords
Uveitis, OCT, Enhanced-Depth Imaging, Central Foveal Thickness, and Choroidal Thickness
How to Cite This Article
Elkader, Abd Elkader Sayed Abd; Elhafeez, Sayed Mostafa Elsayed Abd; and Mohamed, Hosam Gamal
(2023)
"Evaluation of Subfoveal Choroidal Thikness in Patients with Posterior Uveitis,"
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal: Vol. 4:
Iss.
3, Article 18.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58675/2682-339X.1697
