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Slack, Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina, 9(52), p. 492-497, 2021

DOI: 10.3928/23258160-20210821-01

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Characteristics of Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion in African American Patients

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To describe the presentation, management, and clinical outcomes of branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) in African American patients compared to patients of other racial or ethnic backgrounds. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included eyes diagnosed with BRVO and macular edema at a tertiary referral center. Presenting features, treatment, and outcomes were compared based on racial or ethnic backgrounds. RESULTS: The study included 285 eyes: 21.8% African American, 78.2% other. African American patients were more likely to have comorbid diabetes ( P = .012), open-angle glaucoma ( P < .001), and to present with subretinal fluid ( P = .049); multivariate analysis showed race and ethnicity alone may not fully explain presenting subretinal fluid (odds ratio = 2.807; 95% CI, 0.997 to 7.903; P = .051). There was no difference in other comparisons of clinical outcomes or treatment burden, including visual acuity, duration, or treatment method. CONCLUSIONS: Despite significant differences at presentation, the management and outcomes of BRVO did not differ significantly between African American patients and patients of other racial and ethnic backgrounds. [ Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2021;52:492–497.]