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Sequential full retinal thickness plots of the ETDRS zones enable objective assessments of this early structural change several years before conventional signs appear.
Older age and higher body mass index were associated with the latter, and those with a higher fasting glucose level were more likely to have diabetic retinopathy.
In vitrectomy patients, medication use was associated with higher chances of vitreous hemorrhage and edema but lower chances of retinal vascular occlusion and lens dislocation.
Foveal avascular zone area and perimeter significantly decreased after instillation of mydriatic agents, suggesting pupillary status may affect OCT-A results.