Table 2.
Results of the linear regression analysis of the association between the thickness of Bruch’s membrane (µm) and axial length.
| Region | Bruch’s membrane thickness (µm) | Standardized Regression Coefficient beta | Non- Standardized Regression Coefficient B | 95% Confidence Interval of B | P-Value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary High Myopia (Congenital Glaucoma) | |||||
| Posterior pole | 1.9 ± 0.6 | −0.93 | −0.27 | −0.39, −0.14 | 0.003 |
| Midpoint posterior pole and equator | 1.7 ± 0.6 | −0.79 | −0.22 | −0.42, −0.02 | 0.035 |
| Equator | 1.8 ± 0.5 | −0.84 | −0.21 | −0.37, −0.06 | 0.017 |
| Pre-Ora serrata | 1.7 ± 0.7 | −0.10 | −0.03 | −0.42, 0.35 | 0.83 |
| No Secondary High Myopia (No Congenital Glaucoma) | |||||
| Posterior pole | 2.6 ± 0.9 | 0.11 | 0.01 | −0.01, 0.03 | 0.37 |
| Midpoint posterior pole and equator | 2.6 ± 1.0 | 0.08 | 0.02 | −0.05, 0.10 | 0.51 |
| Equator | 2.5 ± 1.0 | 0.21 | 0.06 | −0.01, 0.13 | 0.09 |
| Pre-Ora serrata | 2.6 ± 1.2 | −0.09 | −0.03 | −0.12, 0.05 | 0.45 |
| Primary High Myopia | |||||
| Posterior pole | 2.7 ± 1.0 | 0.13 | 0.05 | −0.07, 0.17 | 0.43 |
| Midpoint posterior pole and equator | 2.6 ± 1.0 | 0.02 | 0.01 | −0.12, 0.13 | 0.91 |
| Equator | 2.7 ± 1.1 | 0.10 | 0.04 | −0.09, 0.17 | 0.54 |
| Pre-Ora serrata | 2.6 ± 1.0 | −0.12 | −0.05 | −0.18, 0.08 | 0.45 |
| Non-Highly Myopic Group | |||||
| Posterior pole | 2.5 ± 0.8 | −0.21 | −0.18 | −0.52, 0.15 | 0.28 |
| Midpoint posterior pole and equator | 2.5 ± 1.0 | 0.03 | 0.04 | −0.39, 0.46 | 0.87 |
| Equator | 2.3 ± 0.7 | 0.10 | 0.08 | −0.24. 0.41 | 0.60 |
| Pre-Ora serrata | 2.7 ± 1.4 | −0.09 | −0.14 | −0.75, 0.48 | 0.65 |
*Statistical significance of the association between axial length and Bruch’s membrane thickness.