Evaluation of Aqueous Flare in Graves’ Ophthalmopathy and its Relationship with Thyroid Hormones, Antibodies, and Clinical Activity Score

[LANGUAGE= "English"] OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess intraocular inflammation in patients with active and inactive Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) using an aqueous laser flash meter and to assess its relationship with thyroid hormones, antibodies, and clinical activity score (...

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Published in:Beyoglu eye journal 2023, Vol.8 (3), p.208-213
Main Authors: Topcu, Husna, Atik, Burcu Kemer, Ozkocak, Berru Yargi, Efe, Ayse Cetin, Ulas, Mehmet Goksel, Cabuk, Kubra Serefoglu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibodies
Hormones
Inflammation
Lasers
Original
Patients
Thyroid gland
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Summary:[LANGUAGE= "English"] OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess intraocular inflammation in patients with active and inactive Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) using an aqueous laser flash meter and to assess its relationship with thyroid hormones, antibodies, and clinical activity score (CAS).METHODS: Forty patients (29 females and 11 males) were included in the study. The patients were divided into two groups according to CAS; patients with CAS 0.05). There was a significant correlation between CAS and antibody levels (each p
ISSN:2459-1777
2587-0394
DOI:10.14744/bej.2023.80557