Table 5.
Post hoc analysis of macular RVD, DBP, and MOPP in healthy group and low teens-NTG.
| Healthy group (N = 32) | Low-teens NTG (N = 35) | P-value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inf. macular RVD (%) | |||
| 9 AM | 49.92 ± 5.52 | 45.36 ± 7.56 | 0.005 |
| 12 PM | 47.82 ± 4.75 | 47.75 ± 6.58 | 0.956 |
| 3 PM | 50.68 ± 6.06 | 48.61 ± 6.15 | 0.171 |
| 6 PM | 48.32 ± 4.60 | 47.34 ± 6.70 | 0.507 |
| Temp. macular RVD (%) | |||
| 9 AM | 45.59 ± 5.25 | 46.72 ± 4.71 | 0.347 |
| 12 PM | 45.58 ± 3.43 | 45.96 ± 5.12 | 0.703 |
| 3 PM | 45.69 ± 4.08 | 46.04 ± 4.03 | 0.728 |
| 6 PM | 47.44 ± 4.35 | 45.50 ± 5.26 | 0.023 |
| DBP (mmHg) | |||
| 9 AM | 78.79 ± 11.38 | 78.29 ± 11.01 | 0.849 |
| 12 PM | 78.29 ± 10.75 | 75.79 ± 10.56 | 0.314 |
| 3 PM | 78.70 ± 9.98 | 76.35 ± 7.98 | 0.258 |
| 6 PM | 79.33 ± 9.57 | 69.79 ± 10.04 | < 0.001 |
| MOPP (mmHg) | |||
| 9 AM | 53.47 ± 8.05 | 53.22 ± 7.19 | 0.888 |
| 12 PM | 53.02 ± 7.03 | 52.39 ± 6.15 | 0.684 |
| 3 PM | 53.84 ± 7.03 | 52.93 ± 5.65 | 0.541 |
| 6 PM | 54.16 ± 6.85 | 50.06 ± 6.90 | 0.012 |
*Independent t-test; bolded values represent significance, P < 0.05.
RVD = retinal vessel density; DBP = diastolic blood pressure; MOPP = mean ocular perfusion pressure.