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Retinal Vessels

Retinal vessels are the network of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins that supply blood to the inner retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye responsible for image formation. The central retinal artery and vein, together with the fine capillary beds they feed, deliver oxygen and n…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 7 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 10× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2470-0436 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Retinal vessels are the network of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins that supply blood to the inner retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye responsible for image formation. The central retinal artery and vein, together with the fine capillary beds they feed, deliver oxygen and nutrients to retinal neurons and remove metabolic waste. Their health is essential for normal vision, and because they can be observed directly through the pupil, they also offer a unique window onto systemic vascular status. Disorders of the retinal vasculature are a leading cause of visual impairment. In diabetic retinopathy, chronic metabolic injury damages retinal capillaries, leading to leakage, hemorrhage, and abnormal new vessel growth. Retinopathy of prematurity reflects disordered development of retinal vessels in preterm infants, and retinal vein occlusion produces sudden vascular compromise. Conditions such as macular telangiectasia and neovascular age-related macular degeneration involve abnormal or excessive vessel formation that threatens central vision. Assessment of retinal vessels uses ophthalmoscopy and imaging including fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography, which reveal perfusion, leakage, and structural change. Management ranges from control of underlying risk factors to anti-angiogenic therapy targeting vascular endothelial growth factor, laser treatment, and surgery. Studying retinal vessels informs both the care of eye disease and the detection of broader vascular pathology.

Research published in this journal

7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 10 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Ophthalmic Science (ISSN 2470-0436).

Journal editorial board
Argyrios Tzamalis · GREECE Brian M. DeBroff · United States Emanuela Interlandi · Italy

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