The peripapillary retinal capillary density is highly correlated with its nerve fibre layer in normal population.

CONCLUSIONS: Peripapillary capillary density in the superficial layer highly correlated with RNFL thickness. Regional and age-related differences in peripapillary and parafoveal capillary density should be considered when diagnosing and monitoring individuals with diseases affecting retinal capillary density.
PMID: 31640090 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation - October 13, 2019 Category: Hematology Authors: Ding X, Lu L, Yang J, Chen Y, Jin M Tags: Clin Hemorheol Microcirc Source Type: research