Table 3

Correlation between neural capacity and thickness of retinal nerve fibre layer

Total (n=41)HNTG (n=20)LNTG (n=21)
rRegression linep ValuerRegression linep ValuerRegression linep Value
Total 0.29Y = 51.06 + 0.20X0.06620.44Y = 46.92 + 0.29X0.05550.13Y = 56.53 + 0.09X0.5818
Superior 0.44Y = 47.03 + 1.50X0.00450.52Y = 43.64 + 1.67X0.01960.35Y = 51.28 + 1.28X0.1239
Temporal 0.02Y = 50.83 + 0.05X0.88790.26Y = 40.15 + 0.50X0.2787−0.22Y = 64.30 − 0.48X0.3470
Inferior 0.39Y = 57.71 + 1.26X0.01260.49Y = 55.46 + 1.49X0.02860.27Y = 60.46 + 0.96X0.2297
Nasal 0.07Y = 49.33 + 0.72X0.64920.14Y = 48.03 + 1.52X0.55350.05Y = 48.55 + 0.51X0.8149
  • HNTG = normal tension glaucoma with intraocular pressure between 16 and 21 mm Hg; LNTG = normal tension glaucoma with intraocular pressure below 15 mm Hg.

  • Total thickness of retinal nerve fibre layer (Y)v total neural capacity (X).

  • Thickness of retinal nerve fibre layer in the superior quadrant (Y)v the corresponding quadrant neural capacity (X).

  • Thickness of retinal nerve fibre layer in the temporal quadrant (Y)v the corresponding quadrant neural capacity (X).

  • Thickness of retinal nerve fibre layer in the inferior quadrant (Y)v the corresponding quadrant neural capacity (X).

  • Thickness of retinal nerve fibre layer in the nasal quadrant (Y)v the corresponding quadrant neural capacity (X).