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ArticleBMC ophthalmology2024

Evaluation of retinal and choroidal microvascular alteration after ICL V4c implantation based on OCTA.

Bo Zhao, Haiping Zhang, Xiaolong Fang, Yiran Wang, Jingwen Chai, Yanjia Li, Muhammad Ahmad Khan, Xia Hua

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Article in BMC ophthalmology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Evaluation of retinochoroidal changes after implantable collamer lens implantation: insights from UWF-SS-OCTA and AI-based 3D modeling.Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie · 2026
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Bo Zhao *Tianjin Aier Eye Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
Haiping Zhang *Tianjin Aier Eye Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
Xiaolong FangTianjin Aier Eye Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
Yiran WangTianjin Aier Eye Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
Jingwen ChaiTianjin Aier Eye Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
Yanjia LiTianjin Aier Eye Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
Muhammad Ahmad KhanChangsha Aier Eye hospital, Changsha, China.
Xia HuaTianjin Aier Eye Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China. cathayhuaxia@163.com.

Funding

Aier Eye Hospital free exploration plan AF2204D10Aier Eye Institute independent research project LCERI -002National Natural Science Foundation of China 22JCZDJC00260Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Program 22JCZDJC00260
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTo evaluate the changes of retinal and choroidal microvascular including the superficial retinal capillary plexus (SCP), deep retinal capillary plexus (DCP), choriocapillaris (CC), and central retinal thickness (CRT) in high myopic eyes after the implantable collamer lens with a central hole (ICL V4c) implantation using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA).

methodsThis retrospective study included 30 eyes of 30 patients (14 males and 16 females) who underwent ICL V4c implantation in Tianjin Aier Eye Hospital from October 2022 to May 2023. Uncorrected distant visual acuity (UDVA), best corrected distance visual acuity (BDVA), intraocular pressure (IOP), spherical equivalent (SE), axial length (AL), and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) were measured and assessed before surgery, and 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after surgery. OCTA was used to image and measure several key indicators: the foveal avascular zone (FAZ), vascular density (VD) of the SCP and DCP, blood flow density (BD) of the CC, and CRT. All measurement data were obtained utilizing the instrument's proprietary software, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

resultsUDVA were significant improvements at the 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after ICL V4c implantation surgery. BDVA, FAZ, and CRT maintained stable, however, IOP was higher at 1 week and 3 months post-operation compared to 1-month post-operation. The statistically significant difference was identified within the S3, S7, and S9 of SCP at each time point before and after the surgery (P

conclusionICL V4c implantation offers a safe and efficient therapy to the high myopic patients. However, the retinal and choroidal microvascular changes need to be paid attention to in post-ICL implantation patients.

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ChoroidFluorescein AngiographyRetinal VesselsTomography, Optical CoherenceVisual AcuityAdultFemaleFundus OculiHumansIntraocular PressureLens Implantation, IntraocularMaleMiddle AgedMyopia, DegenerativePhakic Intraocular LensesRetrospective StudiesChoroidal microvascularHigh myopiaImplantable collamer lensOptical coherence tomography angiographyRetinal microvascular

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PMCPMC11539432

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