Effects of Smoking on Optic Nerve Head Microvasculature Density in Glaucoma.

ABSTRACT:

Prcis

Decreased superficial whole image capillary density was observed in open angle glaucoma (OAG) patients with high smoking intensity.

Purpose

To investigate the effects of smoking on optic nerve head capillary density measured by optical coherence tomography angiography in patients with OAG.

Methods

In this retrospective cross-sectional study, perimetric and preperimetric glaucoma patients enrolled in the Diagnostic Innovations in Glaucoma Study (DIGS) with optical coherence tomography angiography follow-up were included. Univariable and multivariable linear mixed analysis were performed to determine the effects of different variables on the superficial whole image capillary density.

Results

A total of 432 eyes of 271 glaucoma patients comprising 63 preperi

SUBMITTER: Eslani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9994055 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature