Table 1.
Demographic and clinical parameters of normal-tension glaucoma patients with BRVO and controls.
| Variable | Control Group (n = 37) | BRVO Group (n = 68) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean ± SD | 66.14 ± 10.89 | 67.81 ± 10.63 | 0.285 a |
| Sex (male/female), n | 16/21 | 22/46 | 0.118 b |
| Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 5 (14) | 15 (22) | 0.133 b |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 4 (11) | 31 (46) | <0.001 b * |
| CVD (0: no/1: yes) | 4 (11) | 3 (4) | 0.076 b |
BRVO: branch retinal vein occlusion; SD: standard deviation; CVD: cardio- or cerebrovascular disease. a Independent t-test between groups. b Chi-square test between groups. * p-value is significant.