Clinical and Pathophysiological Description of Ocular Ischemic Syndrome

Glostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen13 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to characterize the disease Ocular Ischemic Syndrome.

The disease Ocular Ischemic Syndrome (OIS) is not a well described entity. It occurs after a long-standing period of extremely low blood supply to the retina caused by atherosclerosis of the carotid arteries. In this study we will analyze why OIS is developed in some patients and not developed in others. The patients with OIS will be thorough examined and will be compared with 1) a control group of healthy people and 2) with control group of patients with diabetic retinopathy. Furthermore the impact of vascular surgery on OIS will be analyzed.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Retinal Degeneration Diabetic Retinopathy

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Ocular ischemic syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * Any other active ocular disease

Locations (1)

Department of Ophthalmology, Glostrup Hospital, University of Copenhagen

Glostrup Municipality, Denmark

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