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ArticleTranslational vision science & technology2025

Analysis of the Retinal Microcirculation in Chinese Patients With Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease by Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography.

Fanfan Huang, Chong Tang, Shiyao Tan, Rong Hu, Jingjie Hu, Peizeng Yang

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Fanfan HuangOphthalmology Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Major Blinding Eye Diseases, Chongqing Branch (Municipality Division) of National Clinical Research Centre for Ocular Diseases, Chongqing, China.
Chong TangOphthalmology Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Major Blinding Eye Diseases, Chongqing Branch (Municipality Division) of National Clinical Research Centre for Ocular Diseases, Chongqing, China.
Shiyao TanDepartment of Ophthalmology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Rong HuOphthalmology Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Major Blinding Eye Diseases, Chongqing Branch (Municipality Division) of National Clinical Research Centre for Ocular Diseases, Chongqing, China.
Jingjie HuOphthalmology Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Major Blinding Eye Diseases, Chongqing Branch (Municipality Division) of National Clinical Research Centre for Ocular Diseases, Chongqing, China.
Peizeng YangOphthalmology Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Major Blinding Eye Diseases, Chongqing Branch (Municipality Division) of National Clinical Research Centre for Ocular Diseases, Chongqing, China.

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Abstract

Purpose: The dynamic changes of retinal microcirculation in Chinese Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) patients have not yet been described. This study aimed to explore changes in retinal microcirculation among Chinese with VKH disease using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) technology to determine whether patient outcomes improve due to therapeutic interventions. Methods: The study included 43 VKH patients and 43 normal controls. Vessel density (VD), perfusion density (PD), and the foveal avascular zone (FAZ) area, perimeter, and circularity were measured by OCTA. Clinical and demographic characteristics of VKH patients and visual acuity changes were recorded. All patients were treated with prednisone in combination with cyclosporine. Results: Before treatment, VD of the parafoveal and full area, PD of the parafoveal area, and visual acuity were significantly decreased in VKH patients compared to controls. These parameters increased significantly to normal values after 2 months of treatment and maintained a normal level thereafter. VD of the foveal area, PD of the foveal and full area, and FAZ area, perimeter, and circularity did not differ from those of normal eyes and showed no significant changes following treatment. A negative correlation was found between visual acuity and PD of the parafoveal and full area and FAZ area and circularity. Conclusions: Decreased retinal VD and PD were observed in Chinese VKH patients, which returned to normal values following treatment. OCTA analysis may be a useful method to follow the response of VKH patients to treatment. Translational Relevance: OCTA can objectively evaluate the retinal microcirculation and is an effective technology to track the response of VKH patients to treatment.

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Fluorescein AngiographyMicrocirculationRetinaRetinal VesselsTomography, Optical CoherenceUveomeningoencephalitic SyndromeAdolescentAdultChinaEast Asian PeopleFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedVisual AcuityYoung Adult

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PMID41247113
PMCPMC12633774

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