A Pilot Study of Retinal Vessel Calibre and Its Potential Link to Cardiovascular Risk in HIV
This study provides a novel perspective on the probable link between retinal vessel calibre and systemic HIV factors, suggesting a possible relationship to systemic vascular health. All health clinicians should be aware of the potential for ART to influence retinal microvasculature. Future research should focus on larger cohorts and longitudinal studies to track changes in vessel calibre over time.
Authors
- Alvin J. Munsamy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4252-1317)
- Lungile M. Buthelezi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6378-2105)
- Khathutshelo Mashige
Institutions
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Optometry
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/opto.s541786
- Primary Topic
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00