Summary of previous reports showing a declining trend in visual manifestations in patients with GCA over the years.
| Study | Total No. Patients in Cohort | Years Studied | 1950–1969 | 1970–1990 | 1991–2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Patients with Visual Manifestations (n/total)* | |||||
| Nesher36 | 144 | 1960–1977, 1980–1992 | 47 (22/47) | 20 (19/97) | NR |
| Gonzalez-Gay17 | 255 | 1981–2005 | NR | 30 (17/57) | 20 (40/198) |
| Our study | 204 | 1950–2004 | 46 (12/26) | 18 (16/89) | 21 (19/89) |
↵* No. patients with vision changes due to GCA/total no. patients with GCA in that cohort. NR: not reported; GCA: giant cell arteritis.