Clinical parameters of the experimental groups (mean (SD)
| Parameter | Progressive group | Stable group | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; MBP, mean arterial blood pressure; IOP, intraocular pressure; MD, visual field index “mean defect”. | |||
| SBP (mm Hg) | 121.9 (18.9) | 114.8 (12.3) | 0.23 |
| DBP (mm Hg) | 75.6 (14.0) | 71.9 (8.0) | 0.38 |
| MBP (mm Hg) | 91.0 (15.0) | 86.2 (6.4) | 0.26 |
| Follow up (months) | 48.4 (16.8) | 50.2 (21.6) | 0.80 |
| IOP at baseline (mm Hg) | 17.0 (4.3) | 16.7 (4.8) | 0.84 |
| MD at baseline (dB) | 6.4 (4.6) | 5.0 (2.6) | 0.30 |
| MD at the end of follow up (dB) | 12.0 (5.2) | 4.8 (3.3) | <0.0001 |
| Number of visual fields | 6.6 (1.6) | 7.4 (2.9) | 0.36 |