Table 1

Fundus groups specifications

No or mild vascular retinopathyModerate vascular retinopathyVascular retinopathy with vessel rarefaction
Arteriolar narrowingAbsent or age-relatedMild to moderate narrowingSevere narrowing
Arteriovenous nickingAbsent or age-relatedSporadicallyVarious nickings
Rarefaction of arterioles and venulesAbsentAbsentSignificant rarefaction