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Nafiye Urganci1, Derya Kalyoncu2,3
1Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul - Turkey.
European Journal of Ophthalmology
|July 14, 2015
Summary
This study found no significant link between celiac disease (CD) and common eye disorders in children. Children with CD showed no increased risk for conditions like cataracts or uveitis.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder affecting the small intestine.
- Ocular manifestations in pediatric celiac disease require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of eye disorders in children diagnosed with celiac disease.
- To assess potential associations between celiac disease and specific ocular conditions in pediatric patients.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 67 children with celiac disease (ages 1-16) and 38 age/sex-matched healthy controls were evaluated.
- Ophthalmic screening included assessments for visual acuity, cataract, uveitis, and diabetic retinopathy at diagnosis and during follow-up.
Main Results:
- No participants exhibited eye disorders at the time of celiac disease diagnosis.
- During follow-up, only two children with celiac disease developed accommodative dysfunction; one control subject also had this condition.
- No significant changes in visual function were observed in the majority of celiac disease patients.
Conclusions:
- The study found no significant association between celiac disease and major eye disorders like visual acuity deficits, cataracts, or uveitis in children.
- Pediatric celiac disease does not appear to confer an increased risk for these specific ocular conditions.
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