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OCTA images were analyzed using five-quadrant and concentric zonal divisions to assess vascular density (VD) in the superficial (SVC) and deep vascular complexes (DVC).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In the DM group, nasal SVC VD was significantly reduced in the N11, N16, and N21 regions. NPDR patients showed widespread SVC VD reduction compared to controls and DM patients, while DME patients exhibited elevated SVC VD in the peripheral retina (11\u201321 mm). DVC changes were significant only in the macular area in NPDR group, with DME patients showing increased VD in all regions except I21. 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