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Doppler Optical Coherence Tomography of Retinal Circulation
Published on: September 18, 2012
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Inter-relationship between retinal and choroidal vasculatures using optical coherence tomography angiography in
Jaeryung Oh1, Daniel Jinhag Baik1, Jaemoon Ahn2
1Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
European Journal of Ophthalmology
|December 6, 2018
Summary
Optical coherence tomography angiography reveals that choriocapillaris vascular density correlates with retinal vascular density, not choroidal structure. Retinal vascular density changes with retinal structure, offering new insights into retina-choroid relationships.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
- Retinal Imaging
Background:
- Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) is crucial for visualizing retinal microvasculature.
- Understanding the interplay between retinal and choroidal structures is vital for diagnosing ocular diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify macular vascular and structural variables in healthy eyes using OCTA.
- To investigate correlations between these variables and age.
Main Methods:
- 261 healthy eyes underwent OCT and OCTA imaging.
- Measurements included central macular thickness, retinal layer thickness, choroidal thickness, choroidal vascularity index, foveal avascular zone area, and vascular density.
Main Results:
- Superficial and deep capillary plexus vascular density correlated with macular thickness and outer retinal thickness.
- Choriocapillaris vascular density correlated with superficial and deep capillary plexus vascular density.
- Retinal vascular density showed correlations with retinal structural measurements.
Conclusions:
- Choriocapillaris vascular density is associated with retinal vascular density, not choroidal structure.
- Retinal vascular density is influenced by retinal structural changes.
- Findings enhance understanding of the relationship between the retina and choroid.
Keywords:
Retinal vesselschoroidal vesselsnormal eyeoptical coherence tomographyoptical coherence tomography angiographyMore Related Videos
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