Choroidal Vascularity Index Changes in Different Body Mass Index Groups: Case-Control Study

Abstract

Obesity is a health problem that has been increasing in the last century. 1 It is known that the risk of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and stroke increases with high weight. [2][3][4] As stated by the World Health Organization (WHO), 57.8% of the world's adult population will be considered overweight or obese by 2030. 5 In the United States, due to obesity causing health prob-