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THE METABOLIC SYNDROME AND RETINAL MICROVASCULAR SIGNS: THE FUNAGATA STUDY
In an effort to determine the relationship of metabolic syndrome and its components with retinopathy, 1961 Japanese adults aged 35 or older were recruited in the Funagata study. Retinopathy and retinal microvascular signs were assessed from fundus photographs. Kawasaki et al observed that persons with the metabolic syndrome were more likely to have retinopathy (OR 1.64, 95% CI 1.02 to 2.64) and wider venular diameter 4.69 mm (95% CI 1.20 to 8.19 mm) than persons without the metabolic syndrome.
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VISUAL FUNCTION IN PATIENTS TREATED WITH PEGYLATED INTERFERON ALPHA
A prospective study was conducted in 52 patients with hepatitis C treated with pegylated interferon alpha to determine whether ophthalmic assessment was necessary. Visual assessments were performed at baseline and at 3 and 6 months post commencement of treatment. None of the patients reported any visual symptoms. The mean changes in visual acuity, contrast sensitivity and colour vision were negligible. None developed visual field defects, optic disc changes
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