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[Efficacy of transethmoidal orbital decompression in patients with dysthyroid optic neuropathy]
Y O Grusha1,2, P A Kochetkov2, D S Ismailova1
1Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Russia.
Objectives:
To estimate efficacy and safety of endoscopic orbital decompression in patients with dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON).
Material And Methods:
19 patients aged 54.8±7.1 y.o. with DON were enrolled into the study.
Results:
Visual acuity was from counting fingers till 0.9 (0.4±0.28) before surgery, it increased till 0.7±0.2 (p<0.05) after surgery. The amount of correct Ishihara plates increased from 5.8±7 till 13.3±7.6 (p<0.05). Exophthalmos reduced by 1.7 mm (p<0.05). Significant reduce of orbital inflammation was noted as well.
Conclusions:
This study is the first study of this kind in Russian Federation. Obtained results showed high efficacy and safety of endoscopic orbital decompression in patients with DON.
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