Imaging of Retinochoroidal Vasculature in Patients Being Assessed for Cardiovascular Disease

Imaging of Retinochoroidal Vasculature in Patients Being Assessed for Cardiovascular Disease

This study aims to determine whether changes in retinal vasculature seen on SS-OCTA can be correlated to degree of cardiovascular disease as measured by carotid duplex ultrasonography.

The study's primary objective is to determine whether measures taken from SS-OCTA, color fundus photography, and retinal exams can correlate with and predict the presence/degree of carotid occlusive disease as determined by carotid duplex ultrasonography by examining the following parameters: retinal vessel caliber, retinal vessel density, retinal vessel perfusion, retinal vessel tortuosity, presence of Hollenhorst or other plaques, and/or areas of ischemia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects between 18 and 95 years of age
• Able to participate in a clinical eye examination setting
• Able to consent
• Subjects receiving standard of care carotid duplex ultrasounds

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to get high quality imaging for any reason (ex. Dense cataract, media opacity)
• Lack of capacity to provide informed consent
• Subjects younger than 18 years of age or older than 95 years of age
• History of stroke or acute loss of vision
• Unable to participate in a clinical eye examination setting