Predicting optic atrophy in patients with anterior uveitis by computed tomography-based assessment of optic nerve diameter

Background: An objective assessment of factors for ocular inflammation and its sequelae diagnostic possible development the in early phases uveitis are essential effective treatment endogenous uveitis. Purpose: To determine whether it is to predict optic atrophy patients with anterior using computed tomography (CT)-based nerve diameter. Material Methods: Patients underwent a routine eye examination (ophthalmoscopy, biomicroscopy, intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement, Humphrey perimetry). In addition, they CT-based disc diameter at 3-5 mm from entrance into orbit affected contralateral healthy eye. received as per protocol. Results: The percentage difference between complicated by neuritis those only eyes was large (33.1%) statistically significant. At 3 months 6 after initiation treatment, mean decreased 37.2% 49.1%, respectively, compared baseline values. months, decrease among observed both who failed receive but less marked former patients. Particularly, 17.3% treated versus 23.5% remained untreated. Conclusion: data on change an characteristic presence grade atrophic process. Early identification potential individuals will make treat them and, consequently, prevent or stabilize