Ophthalmological Complications in Dialysis Patients: A Study of 50 Cases

Abstract

Benhadda Selim, Guennoun Aziza, Saidi Imane, Benamar Loubna, Ouzeddoun Naima and Bouattar Tarik

Several ocular anomalies can be found in dialysis patients, both due to uremic conditions and specific complications of dialysis [1]. These anomalies include changes in refraction, abnormalities of the ocular surface, conjunctival calcium deposits, ischemic optic neuropathy, decreased corneal endothelial cell density, and variations in intraocular pressure (IOP) [1]. Clinicians face a range of symptoms, from simple irritation to ocular pain and vision loss, highlighting the need of an ophthalmic examination in this patient population to detect and prevent complications that may impact visual prognosis [1]. Only few studies in the literature describe these lesions in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. The aim of our study is to determine the prevalence of ophthalmic conditions in dialysis patients, describe the various lesions found in our patients, and identify potential risk factors for the most common complications.

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