Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the cilioretinal artery (CRA) on eyes with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Methods: One hundred and seventy-five eyes with AMD and 170 eyes without AMD as a control were included in the study. The prevalence of a CRA was compared between the control subjects and the patients with AMD. Results: A CRA was established in 20.6 % of eyes that did not have AMD. 12.5% of eyes with AMD had a CRA (p = 0.045). A CRA was observed in 13.6% of eyes with wet AMD, in 10.5% of eyes with dry AMD and in 19.2 % of eyes with drusen. Conclusion: The presence of CRA may have protective effects against the development of AMD.
| Translated title of the contribution | Does the cilioretinal artery affect age-related macular degeneration? |
|---|---|
| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 127-128 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde |
| Volume | 224 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Cilioretinal artery
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