Table 2.
Ophthalmological characteristics of the study participants.
| Clinical variables | POAGG | CG | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOP (mm Hg) | 19 ± 2 | 15 ± 2 | < 0.0001 |
| CCT (mm) | 534 ± 31 | 579 ± 38 | < 0.0001 |
| Average C/D ratio | 0.6 ± 0.02 | 0.04 ± 0.04 | < 0.0001 |
| Vertical C/D ratio | 0.6 ± 0.1 | 0.1 ± 0.01 | < 0.0001 |
| Average RNFL thickness (μm) | 73 ± 12 | 91 ± 13 | < 0.0001 |
| Rim area (μm2) | 5 ± 0.9 | 1 ± 0.6 | < 0.0001 |
| RGCs density | 66 ± 10 | 92 ± 9 | < 0.0001 |
POAGG, primary open-angle glaucoma group; CG: comparative–control group; IOP, intraocular pressure; CCT, central corneal thickness; C/D, cup/disk; RNFL, retinal nerve fiber layer; RGCs, retinal ganglion cells. Comparison between groups was statistically significant.