ApoB, non-HDL-C, and LDL-C Are More Prominent in Retinal Artery Occlusion Compared to Retinal Vein Occlusion

PurposeTo evaluate and compare the blood lipid profile in retinal artery occlusion (RAO) and retinal vein occlusion (RVO).MethodsWe included 82 RAO patients and 95 RVO patients in this retrospective case-control study. Controls were matched to RAO or RVO patients at a 1:1 ratio, respectively. Associated lipid variates were analyzed in multivariable logistic regression models.ResultsLDL-C (OR = 1.69), non-HDL-C (OR = 1.87), and ApoB (OR = 11.72) individually significantly increased the risk of RAO. ApoA1 was associated with RVO (OR = 0.02), and with 75.8% sensitivity and 67.4% specificity. TG (OR = 1.61), LDL-C (OR = 1.69), non-HDL-C (OR = 1.91), and ApoB (OR = 12.12) each significantly increased the risk of RAO when compared with RVO.ConclusionsApoB, non-HDL-C, and LDL-C may be potential biomarkers in RAO patients. Low ApoA1 is an independent risk factor for the development of RVO.