Pilot Study on Visual Function and Fundus Autofluorescence Assessment in Diabetic Patients
Joint Authors
Cerviño, Alejandro
Pérez-Cambrodí, R. J.
Calvo-Maroto, Ana M.
Esteve-Taboada, José J.
Madrid-Costa, David
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
Evaluate optimized fundus autofluorescence (FAF) imaging in early stages of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and relate findings with conventional colour fundus imaging and visual function in diabetic patients and control subjects.
Materials and Methods.
FAF and colour images were obtained using the CR-2 Plus digital nonmydriatic retinal camera in seven diabetic patients and thirteen control subjects.
Visual-Functioning Questionnaire-25 (VFQ-25) and Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ) were used to assess the quality of life and diabetes self-care.
Contrast sensitivity function (CSF) was evaluated with the Vistech 6500 chart.
Results.
FAF and optimized-FAF imaging showed more retinal alterations related to DR than colour imaging.
In diabetic patients, compatible signs with microaneurysms, capillary dilations, and haemorrhages were less numerous in colour imaging than optimized-FAF and FAF imaging in areas analysed.
Control subjects at risk of developing DM showed more retinal pigment epithelium defects than those without risk in all retinal areas.
Significant differences were not found in VFQ-25 and CSF between diabetic patients and control subjects.
Conclusions.
FAF and optimized-FAF imaging showed significant alterations related to DR not observed in colour imaging.
FAF and optimized-FAF images could be a useful complementary tool for detecting early alterations associated with the development and progression of DR.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Calvo-Maroto, Ana M.& Esteve-Taboada, José J.& Pérez-Cambrodí, R. J.& Madrid-Costa, David& Cerviño, Alejandro. 2016. Pilot Study on Visual Function and Fundus Autofluorescence Assessment in Diabetic Patients. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1109826
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Calvo-Maroto, Ana M.…[et al.]. Pilot Study on Visual Function and Fundus Autofluorescence Assessment in Diabetic Patients. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1109826
American Medical Association (AMA)
Calvo-Maroto, Ana M.& Esteve-Taboada, José J.& Pérez-Cambrodí, R. J.& Madrid-Costa, David& Cerviño, Alejandro. Pilot Study on Visual Function and Fundus Autofluorescence Assessment in Diabetic Patients. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1109826
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1109826