Table 2.
Comparison of IOP and OCT parameters between the patients with thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) and control group.
| Parameters | TAO (n = 132 eyes) | Control (n = 72 eyes) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOP (mmHg) | 15.5 ± 2.5 | 12.9 ± 1.9 | 0.000∗ |
| Mean RNFL (µm) | 98.3 ± 29.4 | 101.7 ± 30.4 | >0.05 |
| Nasal RNFL (µm) | 79.6 ± 16.2 | 82.6 ± 16.3 | >0.05 |
| Inferior RNFL (µm) | 120.7 ± 16.8 | 127.0 ± 19.6 | 0.043∗ |
| Superior RNFL (µm) | 124.3 ± 17.7 | 126.4 ± 16.1 | >0.05 |
| Temporal RNFL (µm) | 68.6 ± 13.7 | 71.0 ± 15.3 | >0.05 |
| Mean macula thickness (µm) | 239.3 ± 29.8 | 246.6 ± 31.8 | 0.000∗ |
| Central macula thickness (µm) | 190.9 ± 23.7 | 203.6 ± 29.1 | 0.003∗ |
| Nasal macula thickness (µm) | 261.3 ± 14.5 | 265.2 ± 15.5 | 0.021∗ |
| Inferior macula thickness (µm) | 249.4 ± 11.8 | 253.4 ± 10.0 | 0.016∗ |
| Superior macula thickness (µm) | 255.1 ± 14.4 | 260.9 ± 10.6 | 0.003∗ |
| Temporal macula thickness (µm) | 240.0 ± 12.9 | 249.9 ± 36.4 | 0.001∗ |
| C/D ratio (horizontal) | 0.48 ± 0.17 | 0.44 ± 0.17 | >0.05 |
| C/D ratio (vertical) | 0.42 ± 0.14 | 0.39 ± 0.15 | >0.05 |
| Disc area (mm2) | 2.58 ± 0.50 | 2.31 ± 0.34 | 0.000∗ |
| Rim area (mm2) | 1.89 ± 0.52 | 1.81 ± 0.43 | >0.05 |
| C/D ratio | 0.25 ± 0.14 | 0.21 ± 0.13 | 0.030∗ |
Data is demonstrated as mean ± standard deviation.
IOP: intraocular pressure.
RNFL: retinal nerve fiber layer.
∗Statistical significance.