Title: Assessment of Visual Outcome of Anisometropic Amblyopia after LASIK Treatment
Abstract:Background: Serum Creatinine (SCr) is the most widely used endogenous marker of GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate), expressed as its serum concentration or renal clearance.Estimated GFR (eGFR) have been...Background: Serum Creatinine (SCr) is the most widely used endogenous marker of GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate), expressed as its serum concentration or renal clearance.Estimated GFR (eGFR) have been devised for more valid estimate of GFR.Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of eGFR in screening of kidney failure.Material and Methods: 370 subjects including 100 healthy controls, 100 diabetic patients, 100 patients with CVD and 70 patients with both DM and CVD were selected.They were analysed for SCr and eGFR was calculated by the 4 variable Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equation using QxMD nephrology calculator.Results: Variations in SCr levels among the study groups as compared to controls was not statistically significant (p>0.01).Decrease in e-GFR in study groups i.e.DM (p<0.0001),CVD (p<0.01) and DM with CVD (p<0.001) as compared to controls was found statistically significant. Conclusion:For early diagnosis of preventable renal impairment, eGFR can be routinely implemented in renal function tests.Read More