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Abstract #19952 Published in IGR 9-4
Ocular surface temperature in central retinal vein occlusion: preliminary data
Sodi A; Giambene B; Falaschi G; Caputo R; Innocenti B; Corvi A; Menchini UEuropean Journal of Ophthalmology 2007; 17: 755-759
PURPOSE: To compare ocular surface temperature (OST) measures in patients with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and controls. METHODS: Thirty-six patients with unilateral CRVO and 54 healthy volunteers were included in the study. OST was evaluated by infrared thermography. RESULTS: In CRVO eyes and in fellow, nonaffected eyes, OST values were lower than in controls (p < 0.05). Ischemic CRVO eyes showed lower temperatures than nonischemic ones. CONCLUSIONS: Infrared thermography may be helpful in the management of patients with CRVO.
Dr. A. Sodi, Eye Clinic, University of Firenze, Firenze, Italy
Classification:
6.11 Bloodflow measurements (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods)
