Table 2.
Comparison of the study groups
| Variables | Group 1 (Eyes with acute anterior uveitis) | Group 2 (Unaffected fellow eyes) | Group 3 (Healthy controls) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants (n) | 120 | 120 | 120 | – |
| Age, years | 44.25 ± 15.30 | 44.25 ± 15.30 | 44.47 ± 15.38 | .996 |
| Sex, n (%) | ||||
| Female | 66 (55.0) | 66 (55.0) | 66 (55.0) | 1.000 |
| Male | 54 (45.0) | 54 (45.0) | 54 (45.0) | |
| SE refractive error (D) | −1.83 ± 2.08 | −1.83 ± 2.08 | −1.80 ± 2.07 | .995 |
| Subfoveal choroidal thickness (μm) | 326.7 ± 64.2 | 296.1 ± 66.6 | 294.9 ± 41.7 | <.001 |
| Central foveal thickness (μm) | 273.5 ± 29.3 | 264.4 ± 24.6 | 263.0 ± 30.8 | .009 |
Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation (95% confidence interval)
SE Spherical Equivalent
Relative to groups 2 and 3, group 1 exhibited a significantly greatersubfoveal choroidal thickness (P<.001) and central foveal thickness (P=.009) during the acute stage ofuveitis