Table 5.
Comparison of serum and vitreous vascular endothelial growth factor levels in different groups based on stage of retinopathy
Retinopathy stage | Mild | Moderate | Severe |
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Serum VEGF (pg/mL) | 439.83 ± 272.91 | 533.77 ± 232.32 | 557.77 ± 256.57 |
Vitreous VEGF (pg/mL) | 125.42 ± 124.78 | 648.53 ± 775.67 | 176.28 ± 192.62 |
Note: Data are presented as the mean ± standard deviation.
Abbreviation: VEGF, vascular endothelial growth factor.