Toxic effects of chronic mercury exposure on the retinal nerve fiber layer and macular and choroidal thickness in industrial mercury battery workers.

Author: Ekinci M, Ceylan E, Kele? S, Ca?atay HH, Apil A, Tany?ld?z B, Uludag G

Source: Med Sci Monit.

Year: 2014

Comment:

The researchers conclude, "SD-OCT can be useful for evaluating the toxic effects of chronic exposure to mercury."

Abstract / Excerpt:

“In our study group the most common systemic symptoms were insomnia (67.7%) and fatigue (67.7%). There were no significant differences between Group 1 and Group 2, but there were significant differences between Group 3 and both Group 1 and Group 2 in best-corrected visual acuity values (1=2<3), color vision scores, blood mercury levels, and duration (mean ±SD, range) of mercury exposure(1>2>3). OCT values of RNFLTs, MTs, and CTs of all 3 groups were statistically different from each another (1<2<3).”

Citation:

Ekinci M, Ceylan E, Kele? S, Ca?atay HH, Apil A, Tany?ld?z B, Uludag G. Toxic effects of chronic mercury exposure on the retinal nerve fiber layer and macular and choroidal thickness in industrial mercury battery workers. Med Sci Monit. 2014;20:1284-90.