Table 4

Correlations between optic disc variables and age (x) and superior quadrant integral of RNFL thickness (y) in 38 normal subjects

Variable Equation p Value R R2
Agey = −7.3E−04x + 0.2060.088−0.2800.079
Disc areay = 0.035x + 0.0910.0260.3610.130
Average depthy = −0.135x + 0.1470.129−0.3840.147
C/D ratio y = −0.030x + 0.1820.412−0.1370.019
Contour modulationy = 0.196x + 0.1460.3950.2210.049
Contour variationy = −0.003x + 0.1760.981−0.0060.000
½ depth areay = 0.095x + 0.1510.0640.4590.211
½ depth volumey = −0.197x + 0.1670.427−0.2060.043
Effective areay = 9.2E−04x + 0.1720.993−0.0010.000
Maximum depthy = 0.032x + 0.1890.3200.1660.028
Mean contour depthy = 0.035x + 0.1700.4820.1180.014
NRA y = 0.031x + 0.1260.0370.3390.115
Volume abovey = 0.049x + 0.1560.2280.2000.040
Volume belowy = −0.005x + 0.1710.901−0.0210.000
  • R = correlation coefficient;

  • R2 = determination coefficient;

  • C/D = cup/disc;

  • NRA = neuroretinal rim area.