Choroid and Retinal Effects of Epilepsy and Epilepsy Subgroups

The objective were to evaluate structural alterations in the retina and choroid tissue of epilepsy patients and subtypes using enhanced depth imaging optic coherence tomography (EDI-OCT). 46 epilepsy patients and 50 sex- and age-matched control patients were analyzed in the study. Patients' epi...

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Published in:Beyoglu eye journal 2024, Vol.9 (1), p.14-19
Main Authors: Torun, Isil Merve, Baysal, Taha, Aysen Unsal, Mirac, Sonmez, Murat
Format: Article
Language:English
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Epilepsy
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Summary:The objective were to evaluate structural alterations in the retina and choroid tissue of epilepsy patients and subtypes using enhanced depth imaging optic coherence tomography (EDI-OCT). 46 epilepsy patients and 50 sex- and age-matched control patients were analyzed in the study. Patients' epilepsy types were recorded. The central macular thickness (CMT), retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), ganglion cell layer (GCL), and choroidal thickness (CT) were investigated through the Spectralis-OCT device (SD-OCT). Image-J program was used to calculate the total choroidal area (TCA), the luminal area (LA), stromal area (SA), and the choroidal vascularity index (CVI). CMT, TCA, LA, and SA outcomes were substantially reduced in epilepsy patients than in healthy controls. There was no significant difference between CT, RNFL, GCL, CVI results. There were no statistically significant differences between patients with partial and generalized epilepsy (p>0.05 for each). According to the results of our study, epilepsy disease has effects on the posterior segment of the eye. To the best of our knowledge, our study is the first to evaluate CVI in patients with epilepsy and the epilepsy subgroups.
ISSN:2459-1777
2587-0394
DOI:10.14744/bej.2023.19942