The relationship between inflammatory biomarkers and macular pigment optical density in hypertensive patients: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Inflammation may be associated with macular pigment optical density (MPOD) degradation.

Objectives: The relationship between inflammation and MPOD is evaluated using inflammatory biomarkers, including high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), lipid level and ratio, waist circumference (WC), and body mass index (BMI).

Method: In this cross-sectional design, 62 hypertensive patients were recruited between January 6 and January 8, 2022, at a primary care unit.