研究目的
To investigate the application of en face optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging in eyes with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) retinopathy.
研究成果
En face OCT imaging of the photoreceptor layers may facilitate quick and sensitive detection of retinopathy and its extent. Because en face imaging may quantify the area of central intact photoreceptors, quantitative evaluation and monitoring of progression of the retinopathy may be possible also by measuring the area. Alongside current imaging modalities, en face OCT imaging of the photoreceptor layers may serve as a useful supplementary screening and follow-up examination technique in patients taking HCQ medication.
研究不足
The study's retrospective design resulted in an intrinsic selection bias. The inclusion of a relatively small number of patients with HCQ retinopathy made it challenging to draw a final conclusion regarding the findings of en face OCT imaging in the eyes. Ethnic diversity in the presentation, particularly with respect to the patterns of retinopathy, should be carefully considered when interpreting our results.