Retinal Vessel Diameters in Relation to Hematocrit Variation during Acclimatization of Highlanders to Sea Level Altitude

Peter Kristian KofoedBirgit SanderGustavo Zubieta‐CallejaLine KesselMichael Larsen2026-03-222026-03-22200910.1167/iovs.08-3217https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.08-3217https://andeanlibrary.org/handle/123456789/50190Citaciones: 8Although a 16% reduction in hematocrit occurred between days 2 and 72 after arrival at sea level, the only significant excursion observed was that the diameter of the veins was larger at day 23 than at days 2 and 72. Retinal vessel diameters demonstrated a wide homeostatic range during acclimatization-driven hematocrit variation.enAcclimatizationAltitude (triangle)HematocritVariation (astronomy)Effects of high altitude on humansSea levelRetinal Vessel Diameters in Relation to Hematocrit Variation during Acclimatization of Highlanders to Sea Level Altitudearticle