Table 5.
Pearson's correlations (R2) between CIPLT and EIFL in OCT morphotypes of ERM, pre- and postoperative BCVA, and postoperative visual acuity difference with designation of the corresponding significance level (p-value). ∗p < 0,05.
| OCT morphotypes | Visual acuity | CIPLT, µm | EIFL, µm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 3, n = 80 | Preoperative BCVA | −0,214, p=0,057 | −0,216, p=0,124 |
| Postoperative BCVA | −0,084, p=0,458 | 0,046, p=0,688 | |
| Visual acuity difference | 0,048, p=0,671 | 0,174, p=0,124 | |
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| Groups 1–3, n = 153 | Preoperative BCVA | −0,169, p=0, 038∗ | −0,148, p=0,067 |
| Postoperative BCVA | −0,029, p=0, 718∗ | 0,054, p=0,506 | |
| Visual acuity difference | 0,068, p=0,404 | 0,142, p=0,081 | |
ERM: epiretinal membrane, OCT: optical coherence tomography, BCVA: best-corrected decimal far visual, IPL: inner plexiform retinal layer, CIPLT: central foveolar IPL thickness, EIFL: ectopic inner foveal layers, and n: number of patient eyes.