Choroidal Thickness in Systemic Arterial Hypertension

2015139 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Fatih Ç. Gündoğan · Gülhane Askerî Tıp Akademisi

Abstract

The results of this study demonstrated that choroidal thickness decreases in patients with systemic arterial hypertension. This may be caused by arteriolar sclerosis and vascular contraction caused by high intravascular pressure in the choroid.

Topics & Keywords

Retinal Imaging and Analysis Glaucoma and retinal disorders Retinal Diseases and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Ophthalmology

Volume 26, Issue 2, pp. 152-157

DOI: 10.5301/ejo.5000675

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