Variability of foveal avascular zone measurements among Filipino eyes using optical coherence tomography angiography
- Author:
Roberto Luis F. Franco
1
;
Carlo Antonino L. Nasol
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Filipino; Foveal Avascular Zone; Faz; Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography; Octa
- MeSH: Human; Angiography; Tomography, Optical Coherence
- From: Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology 2025;50(1):33-42
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE
To determine the foveal avascular zone (FAZ) thickness and other FAZ measurements in eyes of healthy Filipino adults aged 20-49 years.
METHODSThis single-center, cross-sectional, observational study evaluated 186 subjects (372 eyes) of Filipino adults 20 to 49 years of age. Using Angioplex®, the automated software of the optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) machine, the FAZ area, perimeter, circularity, vascular density, and perfusion in the superficial FAZ were recognized. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 23. The mean and standard deviation of the values of superficial capillary free zone measurements were calculated.
RESULTSThe mean FAZ area was 0.297 ± 0.112 mm2, the mean circularity was 0.667 ± 0.080, and the mean perimeter was 2.316 ± 0.80 mm. These parameters were all larger in the female population (p CONCLUSIONS
In eyes of healthy Filipino adults aged 20-49 years, females exhibited larger FAZ area, higher circularity, and lower CMT, compared to males. Additionally, females displayed lower central vessel density and perfusion. While FAZ area and perimeter remained stable with age, circularity decreased, and CMT increased.
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