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Retinal Changes Linked to PCOS

Meta-analysis of OCT and OCT angiography studies found thicker retinal nerve fiber layers and slightly thinner central macula in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

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  • Julie Greenbaum

  • March 16, 2026

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Retinal Changes Linked to PCOS

  • by Julie Greenbaum

  • March 16, 2026

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