Asymmetrical Fundus Autofluorescence Findings in Parkinson’s Disease

Authors:

Umur K¹* and Melike Ozgun G²

DOI: 10.23880/oajo-16000121

Volume 2, Issue 2

Abstract

Objective: Our aim was to show that retinal asymmetric degeneration was also a finding in Parkinson's disease (PD)

Methods: The files of 20 PD patients diagnosed at other neurology clinics were examined. Fundus autofluorescence (FAF) images of these patients were observed by two ophthalmologists in a masked fashion.

Results: In 15 patients hypo and hyper fluorescent lesions were on the nasal side of the retina. 1 L- handed patient had changes in the temporal retina.

Conclusion: Our study suggests that imaging of the retina early in the disease by FAF may reveal findings consistent with the asymmetric nature of PD.

Keywords:

Fundus Autofluorescence; Mammalian Retina; Dopaminergic Neurons; Parkınson’s Disease; Neurodegeneration

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