Impact of long-term measures of glucose and blood pressure on the retinal microvasculature

► Retinal microvascular abnormalities are common, yet few long-term predictors exist. ► Modest and sustained elevations in SBP and glucose were associated with retinopathy. ► Results observed in participants with SBP and glucose below treatment thresholds. ► Effects underscore need for population-wide approaches to lower glucose and SBP.