Laterality of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment

Authors

  • Carlos Sevillano
  • Eloy Viso
  • Santiago Moreira-Martínez
  • Alberto Parafita-Fernández
  • Marta Sampil
  • María José Blanco

Abstract

Introduction: Retinal detachment (RD) is a potentially blinding disease. The epidemiological characteristics of this disorder could help to understand the factors influencing its incidence.

Purpose: To investigate the laterality of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) and the differences between right and left eyes. Methodology: All RRD cases in Pontevedra from 2008 to 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. The epidemiological characteristics of them were investigated.

Results: The right eye (P=0.035) was most frequently involved (55.5%) with more detached macules (P=0.016). No ocular differences were found between right and left eyes but ocular hypertension, being the left eye more affected (P=0.039).

Conclusions: The right eye is more and worse involved than the left eye. The solar radiation effect on the eye might be one important factor.

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Published

2021-11-09

How to Cite

Sevillano, C., Viso, E., Moreira-Martínez, S., Parafita-Fernández, A., Sampil, M., & Blanco, M. J. (2021). Laterality of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment. Journal of Ophthalmology and Research, 4(4), 294–300. Retrieved from https://fortunejournals.org/ojs/index.php/jor/article/view/17416

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 4 (2021): Volume 4, Issue 4

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