OBJECTIVE

To determine the foveal avascular zone (FAZ) thickness and other FAZ measurements in eyes of healthy Filipino adults aged 20-49 years.

METHODS

This 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.

RESULTS

The 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.

Human ; Angiography ; Tomography, Optical Coherence