Table 7

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

Variable Equation p Value R R2
Agey = 2.8E−04x + 0.1110.332−0.1620.026
Disc areay = 0.011x + 0.0720.3030.1720.029
Average depthy = 0.005x + 0.1020.9520.0160.000
C/D ratio y = 0.031x + 0.0870.2040.2110.044
Contour modulationy = 0.113x + 0.0850.5470.1570.025
Contour variationy = 0.116x + 0.0520.2530.2930.086
½ depth areay = 0.003x + 0.1010.9480.0170.000
½ depth volumey = −0.002x + 0.1010.994−0.0020.000
Effective areay = 0.014x + 0.0860.1030.2690.072
Maximum depthy = −0.024x + 0.0850.256−0.1890.036
Mean contour depthy = −0.033x + 0.0990.314−0.1680.028
NRA y = −0.009x + 0.1110.382−0.1460.021
Volume abovey = −0.034x + 0.1090.209−0.2090.043
Volume belowy = −0.035x + 0.0910.165−0.2300.053
  • R = correlation coefficient;

  • R2 = determination coefficient;

  • C/D = cup/disc;

  • NRA = neuroretinal rim area.