Cystic Fibrosis and New Trends by Ophthalmological Evaluation: A Pilot Study

Background. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is characterized by hypoxia that affects several organic tissues. Retinal ganglion cells may suffer from the hypoxic status, and this may lead to alterations of retinal nerve fiber. Methods. Twenty-two eyes in CF patients were analyzed. A complete ocular evaluation...

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Main Authors: Nebbioso, Marcella, Quattrucci, Serena, Leggieri, Emanuela, Spadea, Leopoldo, Vingolo, Enzo Maria
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4123475/