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ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2025

Reduction of photoreceptor cell packing density in low or moderative myopia detected with adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscopy.

Lin-Yi Lei, Yue Zhao, Tang-Ren Cai, Si-Guo Feng, Jin Yao

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Lin-Yi LeiThe Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China.
Yue ZhaoThe Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China.
Tang-Ren CaiThe Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China.
Si-Guo FengThe Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China.
Jin YaoThe Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China.

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Abstract

aimTo assess the variations in photoreceptor cell packing density (PCPD) across the retina among young healthy individuals with emmetropia, low and moderate myopia.

methodsHigh-resolution adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (AOSLO) systems were utilized for retinal imaging with a large sampling window of 700 µm×700 µm. The study cohort included 14 emmetropic [spherical equivalent (SE) ranged +0.5 to -0.5 D], 15 low myopic (SE ranged -0.5 to -3 D) and 21 moderate myopic (SE ranged -3 to -6 D) healthy young adults. Photoreceptors at 3° temporal, 6° superior and inferior 6° were captured. Statistical analysis was then performed to obtain PCPD and cell spacing.

resultsThe average age of participants was 22.54±2.86 (ranged 20-30y) with no difference among 3 groups. At 3° temporal, the emmetropic group exhibited the highest PCPD of 15 186.16±2050.54 cells/mm

conclusionReduced PCPD and increased cell spacing strongly correlated with refractive error in mild to moderate myopic eyes, especially at 6° inferior to the fovea and the decreased PCPD in the macular region of myopic patients may be associated with increased axial length-induced retinal stretching.

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adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscopyfoveamyopiaphotoreceptor cell packing densityrefractive error

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PMID40256027
PMCPMC11947543

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