Ocular abnormalities in multi-transfused beta-thalassemia patients.

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess ocular changes in thalassemia patients who have received multiple transfusions and chelate binding therapy in order to avoid iron accumulation.

Settings And Design: A cross-sectional study.

Subjects And Methods: A total of 54 thalassemia major patients were selected as case group, and 54 age- and sex-matched healthy subjects were regarded as a control group.