Retinal morphological changes of patients with X-linked retinoschisis evaluated by Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the retinal microstructure and lamination of patients affected with X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) using high-resolution imaging modalities.

Methods

Patients diagnosed as having XLRS underwent assessment. Visual function testing included visual acuity, color vision, and full-field electroretinography. We used a high-resolution Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography (FD-OCT) system (4.5-mum axial resolution; 9 frames/s; 1000 A-scans per frame) combined with a handheld scanner. Macular image evaluation included schisis localization and retinal layer integrity.

Results

Six patients with XLRS and identified mutations in the XLRS1 gene underwent testing. Visual acuity ranged from 0.2 to 1.6 logMAR (logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution).

SUBMITTER: Gerth C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2612690 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature