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We examined parameters like best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), foveal avascular zone (FAZ), and superficial and deep capillary plexus densities. The pooled mean BCVA was 0.37 log of minimum angle of resolution (20\/50). FAZ enlargement was observed, with a pooled mean FAZ size of 0.39 mm\n                    <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                    . Foveal deep vascular density (FDVD) and parafoveal superficial vascular density (PSVD) were significantly reduced (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                    = 0.021 and\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                    &lt; 0.001, respectively). Parafoveal deep vascular density (PDVD) and foveal superficial vascular density (FSVD) did not decrease significantly (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                    = 0.067 and 0.114, respectively). 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