November 2000

Ocular manifestations in chronic fatigue syndrome

Mastropasqua L, Ciancaglini M, Carpineto P, Iezzi A, Racciatti D,
Falconio G, Zuppardi E, Pizzigallo E

Annals of Ophthalmology 32: (3) 219-224 Fall 2000


Abstract
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A case-control masked study was performed in 37 patients with chronic fatigue
syndrome (CFS) 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 fear deficiency.
These data suggest that CFS affects the ocular system.

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Addresses:
Mastropasqua L, Viale Europa 23, I-66100 Chieti, Italy.
Univ Chieti, Inst Ophthalmol, Chieti, Italy.
Univ Chieti, Clin Infect Dis, Chieti, Italy.

Publisher:
AMER SOC CONTEMPORARY OPHTHALMOLOGY, CHICAGO

IDS Number:
362TE

ISSN:
1079-4794

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