Effects of sickle cell disease on the eye: clinical features and treatment

Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 2005 Oct;19(5):957-73, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.hoc.2005.07.005.

Abstract

Ocular complications of the sickling disorders are multiple and require continuing assessment to detect lesions early enough for effective prophylactic therapy to maximize visual functioning. The disease requires close monitoring of the patient for progression or regression of lesions in determining the selection of therapeutic options.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Sickle Cell / complications*
  • Anemia, Sickle Cell / therapy*
  • Disease Progression
  • Eye Diseases / complications*
  • Eye Diseases / therapy*
  • Humans