Quantitative Microvascular Change Analysis Using a Semi-Automated Algorithm in Macula-on Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Assessed by Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to objectively evaluate the longitudinal changes observed in the retinal capillaries in eyes with macula-on rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD), assessed with optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), and to assess the role of these microvascular measures as potential biomarkers of postoperative visual outcomes.

Methods

This was a prospective, longitudinal study conducted on consecutive patients who underwent 25 G pars plana vitrectomy for primary RRD. The vessel area density (VAD), vessel skeleton density (VSD), and vessel diameter index (VDI) were assessed in the superficial (SCP) and deep (DCP) capillary plexuses.

Results

Twenty-three eyes with macula-on RRD were included in the study. The mean preoperative VDI, VAD,

SUBMITTER: Diaz-Aljaro P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11011992 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature