Ocular disturbances in vitiligo

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1986 Jul;15(1):17-24. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(86)70136-9.

Abstract

One hundred fifty-six patients with vitiligo were examined for ocular abnormalities. A 2:3 ratio of white to black patients allowed us to evaluate the role of race in the occurrence of ocular disturbances. A large percentage (40%) of all patients showed some degree of fundal pigment disturbance including pigment clumps, focal hypopigmented spots, and choroidal nevi. Although racial variations were found in the incidence of choroidal nevi (p = 0.001) and iris transillumination (p = 0.0012), these variations were believed to reflect normal differences found in patients without vitiligo.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Black or African American
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Eye Diseases / etiology*
  • Female
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Humans
  • Iris Diseases / etiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retina / pathology
  • Retinal Diseases / etiology
  • Vitiligo / complications*