Visual Evoked Potential in Nepalese Patients with Oculocutaneous Albinism: A Case Series.

Purpose: Visual evoked potential (VEP) is an important non-invasive tool used to augment the functions of the visual system. The present study aims to present the VEP recorded among Nepalese subjects with oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) and its correlation with clinical findings. Methods: In a cross-s...

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Publicado en:Optometry & Visual Performance Vol. 7; no. 3; pp. 186 - 194
Autores principales: Shrestha, Gauri Shankar, Dahal, Hira Nath, Thapa, Madhu
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Publicado: Optometric Extension Program Jul2019
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          Shrestha, Gauri Shankar
          Dahal, Hira Nath
          Thapa, Madhu
        affil: B.P. Koirala Lions Center for Ophthalmic Studies, Tribhuvan University • Maharajgunj, Kathmandu
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          Evoked Potentials, Visual
          Albinism Physiopathology
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          Cross Sectional Studies
          Sensitivity and Specificity
          Nystagmus, Pathologic
          Strabismus
          Transillumination
          Visual Acuity
          Data Analysis Software
          Descriptive Statistics
          Paired T-Tests
          Unpaired T-Tests
          Multiple Linear Regression
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          Female
          Adolescence
          Adult
          Mydriatics
          Color Perception
          Depth Perception
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
          Adult: 19-44 years
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      ab: Purpose: Visual evoked potential (VEP) is an important non-invasive tool used to augment the functions of the visual system. The present study aims to present the VEP recorded among Nepalese subjects with oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) and its correlation with clinical findings. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 10 consecutive subjects with OCA and 10 age-/sexmatched normal subjects were selected for a pattern reversal VEP test using the Retiscan Roland electrophysiological diagnostic system. Apart from VEP, OCA subjects' anterior and posterior segments were examined to record clinical findings. Contrast sensitivity with the Pelli-Robson chart, colour vision with the Farnsworth D-15 test, stereopsis with the Titmus vectographic plates, and cycloplegic refraction were also performed. Statistical analysis included paired t-test, independent sample t-test, and multiple linear regression analysis. Results: Clinical OCA features seen in study patients included horizontal pendular nystagmus in seven subjects, strabismus in four subjects, iris transillumination in seven subjects, disc hypoplasia in two subjects, and macular hypoplasia in four subjects. The mean VEP amplitudes were found to be significantly lower in subjects with albinism than in normal subjects in both right and left eyes for all frequencies. Strabismus (p<0.001 for N75-P100, low frequency; p<0.001 for N75-P100, high frequency; and p=0.021 for P100-N135, high frequency) and nystagmus (p=0.004 for P100-N135, high frequency and p=0.044 for P100-N135, low frequency) were significantly correlated with the amplitudes of pattern VEP. Mostly, P100-N135 high frequency was associated with clinical findings. Conclusion: The amplitude of pattern reversal VEP is significantly reduced in albinism, which is correlated with strabismus and nystagmus.
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