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Peripheral choroidal thickness (PCT) in healthy eyes is thinnest in the infranasal region and varies with age and axial length. This study mapped normal PCT patterns, revealing associations with Haller's vessels.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Anatomy
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Choroidal stasis contributes to various ocular pathologies and choroidal thickening.
  • Understanding normal peripheral choroidal thickness (PCT) patterns is crucial for diagnosing and managing related conditions.
  • Previous studies have not fully elucidated the typical distribution of PCT in healthy individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the normal peripheral choroidal thickness (PCT) pattern in healthy eyes.
  • To identify factors associated with variations in PCT using ultrawidefield optical coherence tomography (OCT).
  • To establish baseline data for peripheral choroidal anatomy.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 120 healthy eyes.
  • Utilized ultrawidefield OCT (200° viewing angle) with real-shape correction to generate choroidal thickness maps.
  • Defined peripheral regions (60°-100°) and analyzed PCT correlations with age, axial length, and Haller's vessel patterns.

Main Results:

  • Mean PCT varied across peripheral sectors: supratemporal (227.1 µm), infratemporal (199.6 µm), supranasal (196.6 µm), and infranasal (148.0 µm).
  • The supratemporal sector was most frequently the thickest (69.2%).
  • PCT showed significant negative correlations with age and axial length in multiple regions; temporal PCT was thicker adjacent to Haller's vessels.

Conclusions:

  • Peripheral choroidal thickness is significantly influenced by age and axial length.
  • The anatomical arrangement of Haller's vessels correlates with regional PCT variations.
  • This study provides a detailed map of normal peripheral choroidal thickness, essential for clinical interpretation.