Table 2

Comparison of iris parameters in angle closure eyes and normal eyes

Iris measuresMean (SD) in angle closure eyes (n=167)Mean (SD) in normal eyes (n=1153)Mean difference (95% CI)*p Value
IT 750 (mm)0.499 (0.14)0.451 (0.10)0.048 (0.024, 0.072)<0.001
IT 2000 (mm)0.543 (0.13)0.479 (0.10)0.063 (0.041, 0.085)<0.001
ITM (mm)0.660 (0.13)0.602 (0.10)0.058 (0.036, 0.080)<0.001
I-Area (mm2)1.645 (0.35)1.570 (0.27)0.075 (0.015, 0.135)0.014
I-Curv (mm)0.110 (0.27)0.260 (0.12)−0.328 (−0.361 to −0.294)<0.001
  • * Adjusted for age, sex, pupil size and anterior chamber depth.

  • IT750, iris thickness measured at 750 μm from the sclera spur; IT2000, iris thickness measured at 2000 μm from the sclera spur; I-Area, iris area; ITM, maximal iris thickness; I-Curv, iris curvature.