Increased retinal detachment risk observed among vitiligo patients: Study

The findings of the study were;

The vitiligo cohort expressed a significantly higher rate of retinal detachment when compared to the non-vitiligo cohort. After adjusting for various factors, including age, sex and comorbidities, the research found that vitiligo patients underwent a 1.44-fold increased risk of retinal detachment.

Also, the vitiligo patients who required treatments such as phototherapy, systemic corticosteroids or immunosuppressants showed an even greater risk, with a marked 1.57-fold increase in retinal detachment risk.

This study emphasized the importance of these findings which highlights the need for increased vigilance among healthcare professionals regarding the ocular health of vitiligo patients. It's crucial that clinicians consider the potential risk of retinal detachment in these patients who undergo specific treatments.

With vitiligo affecting approximately 1% of the global population, the clear understanding of its potential systemic associations is critical for comprehensive patient care. Thereby, the comprehensive analysis of study that was over a 10-year follow-up period, further solidifies the observed association between vitiligo and retinal detachment.

Reference:

Chen, C.-L., Wu, C.-Y., Chen, Y.-L., Chen, C.-C., Chang, Y.-T., & Wu, C.-Y. (2024). Association between vitiligo and risk of retinal detachment: A population-based cohort study in Taiwan. In Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. Oxford University Press (OUP). https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llae035