Research using ultra-widefield imaging showed that assessment of the entire retina is important to more accurately stratify disease progression risk in vulnerable patients.
Fovea-to-disc distance, location of the superior and inferior peaks of the cpRNFL thickness curve, and estimated axial length all correlated with RNFL thickness more so than age and disc area in a new study.
The inflammatory retinal condition presented a central-to-peripheral gradient of improvement that may suggest specific peripapillary vulnerabilities, researchers suggest.
Patients with low glomerular filtration rates and high glycated hemoglobin levels fared worse in this study, highlighting the need for continuous monitoring of systemic health.