Björn Menze

Retinal layer thickness as a potential marker for future cardiovascular events - a UK Biobank cohort study using optical coherence tomography

Abstract Aims Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. For CVD prevention, effective screening is needed to identify high-risk individuals. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides a noninvasive, low-cost “quick look” into the brain and has recentl...