Assessing Retinal Microvascular Characteristics in Casual Video Game Players vs. Physically Active Controls: Preliminary Assessment

Egemen Mancı, Arnd Gebel, Paula Theobald, Notger G. Müller, Fabian Herold, Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izmir Democracy University, Research Group Degenerative and Chronic Diseases, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Potsdam, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Medical University Erfurt

Simulation & Gaming: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Theory, Practice and Research

Published online on May 12, 2026

Abstract

Simulation & Gaming, Ahead of Print.
Background:Prolonged sitting is associated with lower cardiovascular health. However, the generalizability of this observation to casual video game players, who often sit several hours a day while gaming, remains understudied. To address this research ...