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ArticleBMC ophthalmology2021

Macular perfusion density evaluation in constant and intermittent exotropia by means of optical coherence tomography angiography.

Jing Zhai, Wei Fang, Xueting Yu, Xinjie Ye, Lijie Hou

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Jing ZhaiDepartment of Strabismus and Amblyopia, Affiliated Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China.
Wei FangDepartment of Strabismus and Amblyopia, Affiliated Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China.
Xueting YuDepartment of Strabismus and Amblyopia, Affiliated Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China.
Xinjie YeDepartment of Strabismus and Amblyopia, Affiliated Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China.
Lijie HouDepartment of Strabismus and Amblyopia, Affiliated Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China. hord@163.com.

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Abstract

backgroundTo quantify and compare retinal microvascular features using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in constant (XT) and intermittent exotropia (IXT).

methodsAn observational cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2020 to November 2020 at the Affiliated Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University. OCTA examination was performed to evaluate the macular perfusion density of the deep capillary plexus (DCP), superficial capillary plexus (SCP), and foveal avascular zone (FAZ) parameters in XT and IXT patients, and in age-matched controls. The study parameters were analyzed.

resultsA total of 76 participants, including 16 (21%) XT patients, 24 (32%) IXT patients, and 36 (47%) controls, were recruited. The exodeviation angle was 39.06 ± 10.38 prism degrees (PD) at near and 43.00 ± 9.74 PD at distance in the XT group, and 27.13 ± 18.28 PD at near and 31.04 ± 18.82 PD at distance in the IXT group. The macular perfusion density of the DCP in 6 × 6-mm scans and the SCP in 3 × 3-mm scans were lower in the deviating eyes than in the fixating eyes of XT patients (p < 0.001, p = 0.032, respectively). The macular perfusion density of the DCP in the deviating eyes of XT and IXT patients was significantly lower than that of the controls. There was no significant difference in the FAZ parameters among the groups.

conclusionsIn XT patients, OCTA revealed lower macular perfusion density in deviating eyes than in fixating eyes and control eyes. IXT patients showed no difference between the two eyes, but the macular perfusion density of the DCP was lower than that of the controls.

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ExotropiaCross-Sectional StudiesFluorescein AngiographyFovea CentralisHumansPerfusionRetinal VesselsTomography, Optical CoherenceVisual AcuityExotropiaOptical coherence tomography angiographyRetinal microvasculature

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