Table 3.
Multivariate ¶ comparison of retinal parameters between Controls and Hypertensives.
| Parameter | Controls (n = 46) | Hypertensive (n = 94) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superficial | |||
| Foveal avascular zone | 0.38 (±0.05) | 0.4 (±0.07) | 0.059 |
| Macula flow | 1.25 (±0.04) | 1.13 (±0.09) | 0.084 |
| Foveal flow density | 29.03 (±1.15) | 29.04 (±1.59) | 0.19 |
| Parafoveal flow density | 48.81 (±0.74) | 47.15 (±0.88) | 0.359 |
| Total flow density | 45.82 (±0.98) | 44.78 (±1.31) | 0.426 |
| Deep | |||
| Manual foveal avascular zone | 3.15 (±0.3) | 3.47 (±0.38) | 0.030 |
| Manual foveal avascular zone perimeter | 21.4 (±1.1) | 22.74 (±1.35) | 0.016 |
| Macula flow | 1.21 (±0.1) | 0.92 (±0.2) | 0.002 |
| Foveal flow density | 28.18 (±1.74) | 27.84 (±1.87) | 0.674 |
| Parafoveal flow density | 59.42 (±1.29) | 57.25 (±1.73) | 0.327 |
| Total flow density | 53.54 (±2.13) | 51.08 (±2.79) | 0.178 |
| Parafoveal inner retina thickness | 121.84 (±3.47) | 116.81 (±5.12) | 0.572 |
| Total parafoveal thickness | 318.86 (±6.18) | 311.65 (±7.86) | 0.952 |
¶Adjusted for age, sex, IOP (right eye), log Mar visual acuity, spherical equivalent, mean arterial pressure.