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. 2018 May 10;136(7):721–728. doi: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2018.1319

Table. FAZ Area and VD Distributions in Patients With DR Compared With the Control Group.

Area and VD Distribution Mean (SD) P Value
Control DR With Normal VA DR With Decreased VA Control vs DR DR With Normal VA vs DR With Decreased VA
FAZ area, mm2 0.20 (0.07) 0.30 (0.11) 0.45 (0.12) .008 .04
VD in SVP, % 49.1 (2.5) 44.1 (2.5) 39.6 (4.3) <.001 .007
VD in DCC, % 50.6 (3.3) 44.3 (3.2) 34.7(6.8) <.001 .003
VD in ICP, % 49.3 (3.3) 43.8 (3.5) 34.8 (6.2) <.001 .001
VD in DCP, % 30.5 (3.9) 24.5 (3.0) 15.2 (3.8) <.001 <.001

Abbreviations: DCC, deep capillary complex; DCP, deep capillary plexus; DR, diabetic retinopathy; FAZ, foveal avascular zone; ICP, intermediate capillary plexus; SVP, superficial vascular plexus; VA, visual acuity; VD, vessel density.