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ArticleTranslational vision science & technology2021

Topographic Variation of Retinal Vascular Density in Normal Eyes Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography.

Michael M Park, Benjamin K Young, Liangbo L Shen, Ron A Adelman, Lucian V Del Priore

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Article in Translational vision science & technology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Michael M ParkDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
Benjamin K YoungDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
Liangbo L ShenDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
Ron A AdelmanDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
Lucian V Del PrioreDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
Yale University · US

Funding

Yale Clinical and Translational Science Award (U Component)UL1TR001863 · NCATS · YALE UNIVERSITY · PI John H. Krystal, LUCILA OHNO-MACHADO · 2016 to 2026
$102.9M
Yale Core Grant for Vision ResearchP30EY026878 · NEI · YALE UNIVERSITY · PI In-Jung Kim · 2016 to 2026
$7.1M
NIA Short Term Research Training: Students in Health Professional SchoolsT35AG049685 · NIA · YALE UNIVERSITY · PI Sarwat I Chaudhry, Terri R. Fried · 2016 to 2026
$804k
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR001863NEI NIH HHS P30 EY026878NIA NIH HHS T35 AG049685
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: To establish a continuous topography of retinal vessel density in normal eyes using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA). Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed, and 8-mm × 8-mm OCTA images from 22 normal eyes were analyzed. Vessel density was plotted as a continuous function of distance from the foveal center (radial vessel density) and directional meridians (directional vessel density) for the superficial capillary plexus and deep capillary plexus. Results: Continuous radial and directional vessel density plots for the superficial and deep capillary plexus were generated. Radial vessel density analysis revealed transition points at 657 microns (95% confidence interval [CI], 619-696) and 950 microns (95% CI, 903-997) from the foveal center for the superficial plexus and deep plexus, respectively. Directional vessel density analysis demonstrated significant vessel density variations in these vascular layers and provided greater detail compared to traditional quadrant analysis. Conclusions: There are significant topographic variations of retinal vessel density in normal eyes. Continuous vessel density analysis offers greater sensitivity in detecting topographic vessel density changes compared to traditional methods of analysis. Translational Relevance: This study establishes a normative continuous vessel density topography that may help elucidate the role of the vascular bed in different chorioretinal diseases.

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Microvascular DensityTomography, Optical CoherenceFluorescein AngiographyRetrospective StudiesVisual Acuity

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PMID34647965
PMCPMC8525867
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