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Ocular manifestations in chronic fatigue syndrome

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A case-control masked study was performed in 37 patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (GFS) to evaluate ocular signs, symptoms, and functional parameters. A significant association was found between CFS and blurred vision at near, foggy vision, shadowed vision, headaches, and photophobia. Blurred vision, foggy vision, and headaches were associated with abnormal oculomotor function, and shadowed vision and photophobia were associated with tear deficiency. These data suggest that CFS affects the ocular system.

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  1. Institute of Ophthalmology, University of Chieti, Via le Europa 23, 66100, Chieti, Italy

    Leonardo Mastropasqua MD,  Marco Ciancaglini MD,  Paolo Carpineto MD,  Gennaro Falconio MD &  Eduardo Zuppardi

  2. Clinic of Infectious Diseases, University of Chieti, Via le Europa 23, 66100, Chieti, Italy

    Antonella Iezzi MD,  Delia Racciatti MD &  Eligio Pizzigallo MD

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Mastropasqua, L., Ciancaglini, M., Carpineto, P. et al. Ocular manifestations in chronic fatigue syndrome. Ann Ophthalmol 32, 219–224 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12009-000-0059-5

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Keywords

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Pupil Diameter
  • Ocular Symptom
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patient
  • Ocular Manifestation