Table 1 of Ghorbanihaghjo, Mol Vis 2008; 14:1692-1697.


Table 1. Scheie classification

Stage Observation
0 Normal
1 There is broadening of the light reflex from the arteriole, with minimal or no arteriolovenous compression.
2 Light reflex changes and crossing changes are more prominent.
3 The arterioles have a copper wire appearance, and there is more arteriolovenous compression.
4 The arterioles have a silver wire appearance, and the arteriolovenous crossing changes are most severe.