Choriocapillaris and retinal vascular plexus density of diabetic eyes using split-spectrum amplitude decorrelation spectral-domain optical coherence tomography angiography

2018 ◽  
Vol 103 (4) ◽  
pp. 452-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felipe F Conti ◽  
Vivian L Qin ◽  
Eduardo B Rodrigues ◽  
Sumit Sharma ◽  
Aleksandra V Rachitskaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Coherence Tomography ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography ◽  
Spectral Domain ◽  
Foveal Avascular Zone ◽  
Optical Coherence ◽  
Split Spectrum ◽  
Perfusion Density ◽  
Spectrum Amplitude

Background/aimsSplit-spectrum amplitude decorrelation angiography for spectral-domain optical coherence tomography has enabled detailed, non-invasive assessment of vascular flow. This study evaluates choriocapillaris and retinal capillary perfusion density (CPD) in diabetic eyes using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA).MethodsRecords of 136 eyes that underwent OCTA imaging at a single institution were reviewed. Eyes were grouped as non-diabetic controls (37 eyes), patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) without diabetic retinopathy (DM without DR, 31 eyes), non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR, 41 eyes) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR, 27 eyes). Quantitative CPD analyses were performed on OCTA images for assessing perfusion density of the choriocapillaris and retinal plexus for all patients and compared between groups.ResultsEyes with NPDR and PDR showed significantly decreased choriocapillaris CPD compared with controls, while DM eyes without DR did not show significant change. Choriocapillaris whole-image CPD was decreased by 8.3% in eyes with NPDR (p<0.01) and decreased by 7.1% in eyes with PDR (p<0.01). Choriocapillaris parafoveal CPD was decreased by 8.9% in eyes with NPDR (p<0.01) and decreased by 8.2% in eyes with PDR (p<0.01). Compared with controls, only eyes with PDR showed significantly decreased retinal CPD, as well as significantly increased foveal avascular zone (FAZ) area. In those patients, retinal whole-image CPD was decreased by 9.7% (p<0.01), retinal foveal CPD was decreased by 20.5% (p<0.01) and retinal parafoveal CPD was decreased by 11.4% (p<0.01). FAZ area was increased by 50.9% (p<0.01).ConclusionsChoriocapillaris and retinal CPD are reduced in diabetic retinopathy, while FAZ area is increased in eyes with PDR. Vascular changes captured by new imaging modalities can further characterise diabetic choroidopathy.

scholarly journals Quantitative Analysis of Retinal Microvascular Changes in Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Of Diabetic Retinopathy

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Prettyla Yollamanda ◽  
Arief Kartasasmita ◽  
Iwan Sovani ◽  
Erwin Iskandar ◽  
Rova Virgana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Coherence Tomography ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Foveal Avascular Zone ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Optical Coherence ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Microvascular Changes

Introduction: Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a common microvascular complication in patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) that can cause visual impairment and blindness in adult populations. Retinal microvascular changes, reflecting capillary drop out, non perfusion, and retinal ischemia seen in patients with DM can be assessed not only qualitatively, but also quantitatively with the introduction of a new, non invasive imaging modality Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA), avoiding potential advese risks that can occur with the use of dye-injection imaging technique. We quantified retinal microvascular changes in healthy control eyes and Diabetic Retinopathy using OCTA. Methods: A cross sectional study included 13 eyes of 9 patients with DR, consists of 11 eyes with Non Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR) and 2 eyes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) and 5 eyes of 5 age-matched controls. Participants were imaged with commercial OCTA device (CIRRUS HD-OCT 5000 Angioplex). We analyzed in the Superficial Capillary Plexus (SCP) the following OCTA parameters : Vessel Density (VD), Foveal Avascular Zone (FAZ) area, and FAZ circularity. Result: Normal eyes had a higher mean VD, FAZ circularity (p >0.05) and lower mean FAZ area ( p <0.05) in the SCP compared with the DR (NPDR + PDR) group. If we excluded the PDR eyes from the analytic data, mean VD and FAZ area were found to be lower in control group, and mean FAZ circularity was higher. However, no quantitative parameters were statistically significant between control group and NPDR group. Conclusion: Microvascular changes in DR can be assessed with the use of Optical Coherence Tomography Angioraphy, which is non invasive and provides high quality of images acquired from the chosen level of retina.

Foveal Avascular Zone Evaluation in Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy without Diabetic Macular Edema Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Mahmoud Halfawy ◽  
Abelrahman Gaber Salman ◽  
Azza M.A. Said ◽  
Tarek El Beltagi ◽  
Marwa A. Karim
Keyword(s):  
Optical Coherence Tomography ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Macular Edema ◽  
Diabetic Macular Edema ◽  
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography ◽  
Foveal Avascular Zone ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Optical Coherence ◽  
Avascular Zone

Abstract Purpose:To evaluate dimensions of Foveal Avascular Zone (FAZ) at level of superficial and deep capillary plexuses (SCP/DCP), in patients with different grades of non proliferative diabetic retinopathy without Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA).Patients and Methods: 80 type II diabetes mellitus patients and 20 healthy control subjects were included in this cross sectional study ,aged from 40-60 years with DM type 2 of more than five years ,ecxluding proliferative diabetic retinopathy and DME.Patients were subdivided into four groups according to ETDRS Classification (without retinopathy,mild ,moderate and sever retinopathy) .All subjects undewent: measurement of glycosylated hemoglobin level ,standard Structural Optical coherence tomography for the macula and optic nerve head with OCTA for evaluation of FAZ in both SCP and DCP networks of all eyes using (Heidelberg engineering, OCT spectralis, Germany) (SD-OCT). Results: Mean total macular thickness in control group (322.89 ± 16.31 μm) vs (316.57 ± 20.21 μm) in patients` group.Average RNFL thickness(158.61 ± 12.99 μm )in control group vs(156.07 ± 22.58) μm in patients` group.Mean FAZ in SCP in control group ( 0.32 ± 0.12) mm2 versus( 0.44 ± 0.17) mm2 in patients` group, while FAZ IN DCP (0.23) mm2 ± 0.12 in controls versus ( 0.34 ± 0.16) mm2 in patients.There was a statistically significant wider FAZ in DR patients (P-value 0.003).Conclusion: Enlargement of FAZ in SCP and DCP in patients with moderate to severe NPDR without DME was detected using OCTA, proceeded by neurodegenerative changes with reduction in thickness of ORL and GCC layer. This can be used to monitor the progression of the disease and to evaluate the response to treatment.

Detecting papillary neovascularization in proliferative diabetic retinopathy using optical coherence tomography angiography

2016 ◽  
Vol 96 (3) ◽  
pp. 321-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Cristina Savastano ◽  
Matteo Federici ◽  
Benedetto Falsini ◽  
Aldo Caporossi ◽  
Angelo Maria Minnella
Keyword(s):  
Optical Coherence Tomography ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography ◽  
Optical Coherence

Optical coherence tomography angiography in diabetic patients without diabetic retinopathy

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 1418-1423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio Furino ◽  
Grazia Montrone ◽  
Maria Vittoria Cicinelli ◽  
Stefania Balestra ◽  
Maria Oliva Grassi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Coherence Tomography ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography ◽  
Vessel Density ◽  
Foveal Avascular Zone ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Optical Coherence ◽  
Avascular Zone ◽  
Capillary Plexus ◽  
Superficial Capillary Plexus

Purpose: To investigate a subset of diabetic patients without diabetic retinopathy with optical coherence tomography angiography, assessing the differences in macular perfusion between diseased eyes and healthy controls. Methods: Monocentric cross-sectional study, including 86 eyes from 43 diabetic patients with no clinical signs of diabetic retinopathy and 78 eyes from 39 controls. Patients underwent 3.0 × 3.0 mm and 4.5 × 4.5 mm swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography. Vessel density (%), foveal avascular zone area (mm2), and avascular density (%) were provided for the superficial capillary plexus and the deep capillary plexus. Results: The foveal avascular zone area at the superficial capillary plexus was larger in the study group compared to controls, irrespective of the area of the slab considered. A meaningful difference was found in the vessel density at the deep capillary plexus of the 3.0 × 3.0 mm slab (p = 0.03). Almost all the variables considered in the study showed a significant within-subject effect. Age significantly correlated with vessel density of superficial capillary plexus on 4.5 × 4.5 mm in both control and diabetic eyes. Conclusion: Diabetic patients with subclinical diabetic retinopathy feature a larger foveal avascular zone at the superficial capillary plexus compared with controls, as well as relative reduction of the vessel density at the deep capillary plexus. These findings might serve as the basis for screening between normal and diabetic subjects.

scholarly journals Optical coherence tomography angiography of foveal neovascularisation in proliferative diabetic retinopathy

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. e230382
Author(s):  
Deven Dhurandhar ◽  
Padmaja Kumari Rani
Keyword(s):  
Optical Coherence Tomography ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Diabetic Macular Oedema ◽  
Hypertensive Retinopathy ◽  
Optical Coherence ◽  
Non Invasive

A 52-year-old man, a known case of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension, who presented to us with bilateral diminution of vision since 1 year. He was diagnosed as a case of bilateral proliferative diabetic retinopathy and hypertensive retinopathy. A non-invasive imaging modality, optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), detected foveal neovascularisation in a background of diffuse diabetic macular oedema which would have been obscured by other investigations like fluorescein angiography.

RETINAL VASCULAR PERFUSION DENSITY MAPPING USING OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY ANGIOGRAPHY IN NORMALS AND DIABETIC RETINOPATHY PATIENTS

Retina ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (11) ◽  
pp. 2353-2363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven A. Agemy ◽  
Nicole K. Scripsema ◽  
Chirag M. Shah ◽  
Toco Chui ◽  
Patricia M. Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Coherence Tomography ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography ◽  
Optical Coherence ◽  
Vascular Perfusion ◽  
Density Mapping ◽  
Perfusion Density
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