Table 2.
RNFL thickness of non-progressive and progressive NAION at the initial visit.
| Control (n = 8) | Non-progressive (n = 13) | Progressive (n = 4) | P* | P† | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average (µm) | 97.2 (±9.4) | 174.1 (±62.6) | 163.9 (±47.7) | 0.159 × 10−4 | 0.003 |
| Temporal (µm) | 73.1 (±13.9) | 130.5 (±67.4) | 94.3 (±25.2) | 0.005 | 0.173 |
| Superior (µm) | 117.5 (±12.6) | 232.6 (±99.9) | 285.4 (±136.4) | 0.318 × 10−4 | 0.004 |
| Nasal (µm) | 72.9 (±20.5) | 113.1 (±44.7) | 128.5 (±40.7) | 0.023 | 0.028 |
| Inferior (µm) | 125.3 (±23.3) | 220 (±78.2) | 147.6 (±20.8) | 0.012 | 0.283 |
* = comparison between control and non-progressive NAION
† = comparison between control and progressive NAION
NAION = non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy; RNFL = retinal nerve fibre layer.