Endocrine Abstracts

Ocular function is fundamental for environmental adaptation and survival capacity. Growth factors are thought to be necessary to reach a mature eyeball and consequent adequate vision. However, the consequences of the deficiency of circulating growth hormone (GH) and its effector insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) on the physical aspects of the human eye are still debated. A model of untreated isolated GH deficiency (IGHD) may clarify this issue. The aim of this study was to ...