Composition of the study groups (mean (SD))
| Highly myopic group | Non-highly myopic group | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 16 | 19 | |
| Age (years) | 65.3 (15.0) | 70.5 (13.6) | 0.33 (NS) |
| Sex (M/F) | 6/9 | 8/11 | |
| Horizontal/vertical sections | 9/7 | 9/10 | |
| Axial length (mm) | 30.4 (2.6) | 23.6 (0.9) | <0.0001 |
| Horizontal diameter (mm) | 26.0 (1.4) | 23.1 (1.1) | <0.0001 |
| Vertical diameter (mm) | 25.3 (1.6) | 23.2 (1.2) | <0.0005 |
↵Significance of differences between the two groups; NS = not statistically significant).