Visual Electrodiagnostic Testing in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-07-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Birdshot chorioretinopathy (BSCR) is a rare form of autoimmune posterior uveitis that can affect the visual function and, if left untreated, can lead to sight-threatening complications and loss of central vision.
We performed a systematic search of the literature focused on visual electrophysiology studies, including electroretinography (ERG), electrooculography (EOG), and visual evoked potentials (VEP), used to monitor the progression of BSCR and estimate treatment efficacy.
Many reports were identified, including using a variety of methodologies and patient populations, which makes a direct comparison of the results difficult, especially with some of the earlier studies using nonstandardized methodology.
Several different electrophysiological parameters, like EOG Arden’s ratio and the multifocal ERG response densities, are reported to be widely affected.
However, informal consensus emerged in the past decade that the full-field ERG light-adapted 30 Hz flicker peak time is one of the most sensitive electrophysiological parameters.
As such, it has been used widely in clinical trials to evaluate drug safety and efficacy and to guide therapeutic decisions in clinical practice.
Despite its wide use, a well-designed longitudinal multicenter study to systematically evaluate and compare different electrophysiological methods or parameters in BSCR is still lacking but would benefit both diagnostic and therapeutic decisions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tzekov, Radouil& Madow, Brian. 2015. Visual Electrodiagnostic Testing in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069807
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tzekov, Radouil& Madow, Brian. Visual Electrodiagnostic Testing in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069807
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tzekov, Radouil& Madow, Brian. Visual Electrodiagnostic Testing in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069807
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1069807