Characteristics of control subjects and patients with normal pressure glaucoma (NPG)
| Control | NPG | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are expressed as mean (SEM); n = 6–7. Statistical comparisons were made using Student’s unpaired t test. IOP, intraocular pressure; bpm, beats per minute; NS, not significant. | |||
| Sex (M:F) | 4:3 | 4:3 | – |
| Age (years) | 53 (2) | 63 (3) | NS (0.09) |
| IOP (mm Hg) | 15.5 (1.2) | 16.2 (1.1) | NS (0.67) |
| Mean arterial blood pressure (mm Hg) | 82.6 (2.5) | 82.2 (3.4) | NS (0.44) |
| Heart rate (bpm) | 70.8 (4.2) | 63.0 (3.7) | NS (0.29) |
| Weight (kg) | 65.8 (2.7) | 74.6 (6.5) | NS (0.53) |
| Cholesterol (mmol/l) | 5.40 (0.44) | 4.47 (0.45) | NS (0.17) |