[Vascular ophthalmopathies - an interdisciplinary task].

Retinal microvascular function is highly depending on macrovascular circulation and especially on blood pressure variability and nocturnal blood pressure. The eyes are more subject to central hemodynamics compared to peripheral pressures. Pulse wave analysis is essential here and can reveal masked aortic hypertension.

RheoNet registry analysis of rheopheresis for microcirculatory disorders with a focus on age-related macular degeneration.

The purpose of establishing the RheoNet registry was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of rheopheresis, a specific method of therapeutic apheresis used to treat microcirculatory disorders. Apheresis centers providing rheopheresis therapy and physicians caring for the underlying disease were asked to participate in the registry, and the registry data were analyzed for safety and tolerability. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was selected as a model disease to evaluate efficacy.