Pathogenetic Factors of Ophthalmological Symptoms in Systemic Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

Patients known to have systemic diseases may develop ocular problems that require the attention of an ophthalmologist. In the past few years, imaging diagnostic techniques have advanced significantly, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), but they do not distinguish between different etiologic or pathogenetic factors which makes the therapeutic approach challenging, impacting the patient’s quality of life. Complementing imaging tools, new molecular techniques have contributed to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of some noninfectious ocular disorders but also provided a more sensitive and specific diagnosis of infectious causes.

Ocular signs and symptoms may signal serious underlying systemic disorders. The purpose of our Special Issue is to provide an overview of ophthalmological symptoms in various disease types: autoimmune, idiopathic, vascular, congenital, traumatic, neoplastic, infectious, metabolic, and toxins. Although pure clinical research does not meet our journal’s aim and scope, clinical data added with molecular mechanical studies will be warmly welcomed.

Prof. Dr. Bożena Romanowska-Dixon
Guest Editor

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