Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of the study population
| Parameters | High myopia cases,a n=1,585 | Control subjects,b n=1,011 |
|---|---|---|
| Sex, male, % | 44.2 | 41.6 |
| Mean age,c years | 38.8±12.2 [12, 78] | 58.2±12.3 [20, 87] |
| Mean SE,c diopter (D) | ||
| Right eyes | −10.94±2.06 [−4.50, −22.75] | 0.48±0.64 [−1.00, 3.50] |
| Left eyes | -10.82±2.07 [−4.50, −24.50] | 0.48±0.63 [−1.00, 3.00] |
| Mean AL,c mm | ||
| Right eyes | 27.55±1.22 [23.92, 33.85] | 23.22±0.80 [18.76, 25.96] |
| Left eyes | 27.51±1.24 [23.99, 34.74] | 23.20±0.79 [18.99, 26.05] |
Notes:
a
High myopia cases were defined as SE <−9.0 D in at least one eye.
b
Controls were defined as SE ≥−1.0 D in both eyes.
c
Data are presented as means ± standard deviations [minimum value, maximum value].
Abbreviations: AL, axial length; SE, spherical equivalent.