Axial myopia, a protective factor for diabetic retinopathy-role of vascular endothelial growth factor.

Sci Rep · 2022 · PMC9072380 · PMID 35513467

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In this study, we have demonstrated that the VEGF levels in eyes with DR also show a negative trend with axial elongation which may explain the fact that longer eyes are protected against DR due to relatively lower secretion of the VEGF.

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