Ocular Manifestations of Sickle Cell Disease in Different Genotypes.

Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a multisystemic disorder with variable systemic involvement which varies according to genotype. In this study, our aim is to compare ocular complications between HbSS, HbSC, HbS/β+ thalassemia, HbS/β0 thalassemia, SS alpha thalassemia, and S/β0 + alpha thalassemia genotypes.

Methods: Data of patients included in this study was recruited from the Cooperative Study of Sickle Cell Disease (CSSCD).