Association of Physical Activity with Retinal Thickness and Vascular Structure in Elderly Chinese Population

Conclusions: High PA level, particularly recreational PA, was associated with smaller FAZ and greater VD and PD in senior adults. Non-leisure time PA might not confer the same health benefits as leisure time PA. Our data su pports a possible protective role of recreational PA in the retina against microvascular changes.
Source: Ophthalmic Research - Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research