Table 3.
Thickness distribution of the retinal nerve fibers in nine macular sectors
| Sector | Normal, n (%) | Higher, n (%) | Thinning, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fovea | 52 (92.86) | 0 | 4 (7.14) |
| Superior inner | 51 (91.07) | 4 (7.14) | 1 (1.79) |
| Nasal inner | 48 (85.71) | 2 (3.57) | 6 (10.71) |
| Inferior inner* | 46 (82.14) | 3 (5.36) | 7 (12.50) |
| Temporal inner | 49 (87.50) | 1 (1.79) | 6 (10.71) |
| Superior outer | 49 (87.50) | 7 (12.50) | 0 |
| Nasal outer | 49 (87.50) | 5 (8.93) | 2 (3.57) |
| Inferior outer | 48 (85.71) | 3 (5.36) | 5 (8.93) |
| Temporal outer | 53 (94.64) | 1 (1.79) | 2 (3.57) |
*P<0.05 (P=0.0128) versus superior outer. Sector=Macular region and nine sectors; n=Number of eyes with retinal thickness distribution by macular normative base (Fast Mac)