hrp0082p3-d2-777 | Fat Metabolism & Obesity (1) | ESPE2014

The Interaction of Exophtalmos with Obesity in Turkish Children and Adolescents

Cicek Betul , Ozturk Ahmet , Mazicioglu Mumtaz , Kurtoglu Selim , Kara Tuncay , Hatipoglu Nihal

Background: Many clinicians are aware of the systemic complications of obesity, however there are few studies on the effect of the ocular manifestations of obesity. The ocular complications of obesity include diabetic retinopathy, high intraocular pressure, cataracts, macular degeneration, floppy lid syndrome, pseudotumor cerebri, and exophthalmos. All of these complications can have serious consequences to the individual’s ocular health and visual well-being.<p class...