Deep capillary plexus vessel density

Age increases deep capillary plexus vessel density in humans (26.2% vs 27.2-28.5% (p < 0.05)).

“DCP VD was lower in the 20s (26.2%) than in the 60s (27.2%), 70s (27.7%), and 80s (28.5%) (p < 0.05).”

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Quantitative assessment of age-related retinal and choriocapillaris blood flow changes in a healthy Korean population using optical coherence tomography angiography

Scientific reports·19 Jan 2026