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Macula

SCP Macular Vessel Density as Accurate as RNFL, GCC Thickness in Diagnosing POAG

Study suggests this could be an important biomarker for early-stage detection of the disease.
August 1, 2024

Spontaneous Closure of Macular Holes Related to Diameter, Study Finds

It occurred within two months in approximately 25% of small, idiopathic FTMH and 55% of idiopathic FTMH with a diameter <150µm.
April 11, 2024

OCT-A Biomarkers Can Predict Conversion to Exudative MNV

“Anastomosis and loops" and vessel density were useful to demonstrate change within a year in nonexudative eyes.
February 15, 2024

Double-Layer Sign Portends Fourfold Higher Risk of Exudative Macular Neovascularization

However, a related finding—shallow irregular RPE elevation—does not improve predictive ability.
October 17, 2023

Certain Macular Regions Indicative of MS Progression

The retinal nerve fiber and ganglion cell layers are both important in early detection of the disease.
July 19, 2023

Study Identifies Macular Hole Staging Biomarker

A high posterior vitreous separation height may indicate greater risk for progression, especially among females.
May 31, 2023

Seven-step Scale Grades MacTel Severity

Researchers pinpointed three SD-OCT features to identify patients at risk of greater VA decline: hyperreflectivity, pigment and EZ loss.
December 14, 2022