Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
Maalej Afef
Military Hospital of Tunis,
Tunisia
Research Article
Retinal Fiber Layer and Macular Ganglion Cell Layer Thickness in Diabetic Patients
Author(s): Maalej Afef, Khallouli Asma, Bouguerra Chaker, Ajili Faida and Rannen RiadhMaalej Afef, Khallouli Asma, Bouguerra Chaker, Ajili Faida and Rannen Riadh
Background: To compare the ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer (GCIPL) thickness and the retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness between type 2 diabetic patient's eyes with and without diabetic retinopathy (DR) and normal eyes.
Methods: In this comparative case-control study two groups of 58 eyes were examined by SD-OCT with peripapillary RNFL, and macular GCIPL assessment. The first group includes 58 eyes of type 2 diabetic patients (33 eyes without DR, 25 eyes with moderate DR, without diabetic macular edema), the second group included 58 eyes of non-diabetic, non-glaucomatous patients. We compared RNFL and GCIPL thicknesses among different groups. We evaluated the potential systemic risk factors for RNFL and GCIPL loss (HBA1C, the presence of DR, other vascular diseases).
Results: The two groups were matched conc.. View More»