Journal of Ophthalmology & Clinical Research(JOCR)
ISSN: 2573-9573 | DOI: 10.33140/JOCR
Impact Factor: 1.3
Mebaliah Luchini de Almeida Torres
Hospital de Olhos do Parana, Department of Ophthalmology, Brazil
Publications
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Research Article
Retinoschisis and Narrow Anterior Chamber Angle: An Uncommon Association or Mere Coincidence?
Author(s): Rogil Jose de Almeida Torres*, Andrea Luchini, Rogerio Joao de Almeida Torres, Mebaliah Luchini de Almeida Torres, Jayme Arana, Lorraine Luchini de Almeida Torres and Lucas Antonio de Almeida Torres
Objective: To demonstrate and analyze the epidemiological, clinical, and evolutionary data of the association between retinoschisis and primary angle closure suspect (PACS), primary angle closure (PAC), or primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG). Methods: A retrospective and observational study was conducted at a single ophthalmological medical center, using records from the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) for closed-angle glaucoma and retinoschisis. The medical records were analyzed, and all information was recorded. Results: Out of the 9,854 patients evaluated, 1,144 were classified as having PACS, PAC, or PACG, accounting for 11.6% of the total. Additionally, 123 patients were diagnosed with retinoschisis, representing 1.24% of the cohort. A total of 77 eyes from 58 patients (0.58%) were diagnose.. Read More»