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29.12.2024 | Original Research Article

Comparison of functional, structural and vascular characteristics between dominant and nondominant eyes

verfasst von: Mualla Hamurcu, Burcu Polat Gültekin, Melisa Tuncer Göçmen, Zarife Nurbanu Mendi

Erschienen in: Documenta Ophthalmologica

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Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this study was to compare retinal and optic disc functions as well as vascular structures in dominant eyes (DE) and non-dominant eyes (NDE) among healthy adults using pattern electroretinogram (PERG), optical coherence tomography (OCT) and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) tests.

Methods

Seventy-two eyes of 36 healthy subjects with bilateral visual acuity of 1.0 were included. Parameters such as intraocular pressure (IOP), cycloplegic spherical equivalent value (SE), PERG, retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thicknesses and OCTA measurements were evaluated. Ocular dominance was determined using the hole-in-the-card test.

Results

Of the participants, 67% were female, with a median age of 28 (min–max.18–35) years. Right eye dominance was observed in 61.2% of cases, while left eye dominance was seen in 38.8%. There was no significant difference in refractive values between eyes with right and left eye dominance (0.60 ± 0.40 and 0.41 ± 0.28, p = 0.42). The dominant eyes showed significantly higher P50 amplitude (10.2 µV vs. 9.2 µV, p = 0.003) and shorter peak time (47.9 ms. vs. 48.6 ms, p = 0.01) when compared to the nondominant eyes. There were comparable values in the peak times and amplitudes of the N95 component between the dominant and nondominant eyes. The RNFL layer was thicker on average (p, 0.001) as well as in the nasal and inferior quadrants of the dominant eyes (p < 0.05). OCTA analysis revealed no significant differences in the peripapillary and macular capillary vascular densities between dominant and nondominant eyes (p > 0.05), except for the deep whole capillary density in the macula, which was significantly higher in the dominant eyes (p = 0.02).

Conclusion

Our results indicate the existence of functional and structural relationships related to ocular dominance. Future studies provide further insights into ocular dominance and its relationship with eye structure.
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Metadaten
Titel
Comparison of functional, structural and vascular characteristics between dominant and nondominant eyes
verfasst von
Mualla Hamurcu
Burcu Polat Gültekin
Melisa Tuncer Göçmen
Zarife Nurbanu Mendi
Publikationsdatum
29.12.2024
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Documenta Ophthalmologica
Print ISSN: 0012-4486
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-2622
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10633-024-10001-2

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