Correlation between contrast sensitivity and morphological features obtained by OCT in patients with age-related macular degeneration treated with a loading dose of vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors.
Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol (Engl Ed)
; 98(7): 377-385, 2023 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the correlation between contrast sensitivity and morphological characteristics obtained by Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration treated with a loading dose of vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors (anti-VEGF).DESIGN:
This is an ambispective (prospectiveâ¯+â¯retrospective) observational, cross-sectional, and analytical study.PARTICIPANTS:
All patients over 55 years of age with Age-Related Macular Degeneration who attended the Retina service of the Ophthalmology department and met the inclusion criteria between March-May 2022.METHODS:
Data collection was carried out by reviewing the records of patients diagnosed with Age-Related Macular Degeneration of the neovascular variety treated with the loading dose of anti-VEGF. OCT studies obtained by Optovue® iVue80 prior to the application of intravitreal injections of patients who met the inclusion criteria and were currently in the first month after the last dose of anti-VEGF were analyzed. A total of 33 subjects were included, of which 30 continued follow-ups. The subjects underwent a new ophthalmological evaluation and new retinal measurements of the affected eye. Normality tests (ShapiroâWilk) were performed where a nonparametric data distribution was demonstrated.RESULTS:
A linear regression analysis was performed comparing the logarithmic values of both visual acuity and contrast sensitivity, obtaining a significant relationship between both values after the application of treatment (Pâ¯=â¯<.0001***). Likewise, correlation was demonstrated between the decrease in contrast sensitivity values and all the characteristics evaluated in the patients' OCT.CONCLUSIONS:
Antiangiogenesis strategies can lead to better results in global visual function, positively impacting contrast sensitivity.Palavras-chave
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Inibidores da Angiogênese
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Degeneração Macular
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Ano de publicação:
2023
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