Anterior Segment Characteristics of Fuchs Uveitis Syndrome. (2nd September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Szepessy, Zsuzsanna; Tóth, Georgina; Barsi, Árpád; Kránitz, Kinga; Nagy, Zoltán Zsolt
• Is Part Of: Ocular immunology and inflammation. Volume 24:Number 5(2016)
• Page Start: 594
• Page End: 598
• Publication Date: 2016-09-02
• Subjects: Anterior segment -- corneal endothelial cell -- Fuchs uveitis syndrome -- non-contact specular microscopy -- Scheimpflug imaging; Eye -- Diseases -- Immunological aspects -- Periodicals; Eye -- Inflammation -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.3109/09273948.2015.1056810
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0927-3948

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose : To evaluate the differences in the biometric parameters of the anterior segment in Fuchs' uveitis syndrome (FUS). Methods : 30 eyes of 15 consecutive patients with unilateral FUS were examined. Anterior segment parameters were measured by rotating Scheimpflug imaging camera. Central endothelial cell count was measured by noncontact specular microscopy. Results : The central cornea was thinner ( p < 0.001), the iridocorneal angle was significantly larger ( p < 0.010), anterior chamber depth was deeper in the eyes with FUS ( p < 0.006). The iris bowing was different between the affected eye and the healthy eye. The mean endothelial cell density of eyes with FUS was significantly lower than control eyes ( p < 0.001). Conclusions : Scheimpflug imaging method is a useful tool to analyze the anterior segment parameters in FUS. Endothelial cell loss, as well as decreased percentage of endothelial hexagonal cells, is obtained by noncontact specular microscopy in patients with FUS.