Quantitative Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Features and Visual Function in Eyes with Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion

Abstract

Purpose To measure the vascular density and foveal avascular zone (FAZ) area in the deep and superficial retinal vascular networks using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). Design Retrospective observational case series. Methods Patients with unilateral BRVO involving the macula were enrolled. OCTA was performed on the BRVO and fellow eyes. Macular vascular density, FAZ area, and foveal thickness were measured in all eyes. Results Seventeen eyes of 17 patients met inclusion criteria. The mean overall vascular density measured in the entire scan was lower in BRVO eyes compared to fellow eyes in both the superficial (48.07% vs 52.60%, respectively; P