@Article{Mrugacz2010,
journal="Klinika Oczna / Acta Ophthalmologica Polonica",
issn="0023-2157",
volume="112",
number="4",
year="2010",
title="Estimation of morphology and function of the eye in Usher’s syndrom",
abstract="Purpose: Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a set of heterogenous retinal diseases that affect primarily photoreceptors and retinal pigmented   epithelium. The Usher’s syndrome (RP associated with hearing impairment or loss), is responsible for about 10-20% of all cases.  We investigate macular morphology using spectral domain optical coherence tomography in correlation with visual function.  Material and methods: Two patients with Usher syndrome: a 13 years old girl and her 9 years old sister underwent comprehensive ophthalmological examination including: BCVA testing (Snellen charts), biomicroscopy of the anterior and posterior segment of the eye, electroretinography and SD-OCT scans of the macular region.  Results: BCVA was noticeable decreased in both eyes (Vod = 5/16, Vos = 5/16), of 13 years old patient, while it was slightly   diminished in her younger sister (Vod = 5/6, Vos = 5/6). In patient with visual deterioration a blue cone deficiency was found.   Central foveal thickness (CFT) and foveal outer segment/pigment epithelium thickness (FOSPET) was significantly reduced in   13 years old patient.  Conclusions: Spectral optical coherence tomography is a useful method to monitor morphological changes of the macula and   their progress in patients with retinitis pigmentosa in Usher’s syndrome.",
author="Mrugacz, Małgorzata
and Szumiński, Michał
and Średzińska-Kita, Dorota
and Bakunowicz-Łazarczyk, Alina",
pages="324--327",
url="https://www.termedia.pl/Estimation-of-morphology-and-function-of-the-eye-in-Usher-s-syndrom,124,48642,1,1.html"
}