We hypothesized that the cluster of components of MetS may affect the
ocular circulation shown by LSFG.
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The
ocular circulation consists of the choroidal and retinal vasculature, adequate blood flow to which is essential for the maintenance of visual functions.
These four kampo medical formulas thus have the potential to influence
ocular circulation, but so far, no studies have been conducted to evaluate their effects.
The exclusion criteria for both studies were the presence of diabetes mellitus, allergy to sodium fluorescein, secondary glaucoma, PEX, other ocular (e.g., arterial or venous occlusion) diseases affecting
ocular circulation, visual function, and diseases of the optic pathway.