Superficial capillary plexus vessel density

Age decreases superficial capillary plexus vessel density in humans (37.3% vs 35.6-36.7% (p < 0.05)).

“The 20s group had higher SCP VDs (37.3%) than the 50s (36.7%), 60s (36.6%), 70s (36.2%), and 80s (35.6%) (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