Clinical Study
Vascular Tortuosities of the Upper Eyelid: A New Clinical Finding in Fabry Patient Screening
Table 1
Grading scale proposed for blood vessels tortuosity of the upper eyelid.
| Grade | Vessels tortuosity | Microaneurysms |
| 1 (none) | No tortuosity nor vessels abnormality seen | None |
| 2 (low) | Dilated, prominent vessels, at the surface, non-tortuous, in limited areas (<50%) of the superior lid | None |
| 3 (moderate) | Dilated, tortuous vessels, affecting >50% of the superior lid surface. Telangiectasia can be seen. | Present (at least 1) |
| 4 (severe) | Dilated, tortuous vessels, extending from nasal to temporal side. Telangiectasia is present. | Present (2 or more) |
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