Assessment of optic disc parameter changes in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy based on OCT.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Radiotherapy to the head and neck is an important treatment modality for malignant head and neck tumors, but it often leads to various ocular complications, including optic neuropathy. The optic disc, as a key part of the visual conduction pathway, is an important indicator for evaluating radiation-related ocular complications. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) can provide detailed structural information of the retina and optic disc, which is helpful for early detection of minor structural changes in the optic disc.

Methods

This study is a prospective cross-sectional study, including 60 healthy examinees and 60 patients with malignant head and neck tumors. All patients underwent OCT examinations before radiotherapy, at the end of radiotherapy, and 3 and 6 months

SUBMITTER: Liu R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12833692 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature