Epidemiological and disease characteristics of patients with MS and healthy subjects
| MS patients (n 38) | Healthy subjects (n 40) | p Value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) (mean (SD)) | 49.65 (12.23) | 47.96 (10.63) | 0.514 |
| Women:men (% women) | 23:15 (60.53%) | 26:14 (65%) | 0.800 |
| BCVA (Snellen scale) (mean (SD)) | 0.87 (0.04) | 0.98 (0.02) | 0.002 |
| Intraocular pressure | 13.98 (4.50) | 14.34 (2.44) | 0.332 |
| Disease duration (years) (mean (SD)) | 7.33 (1.91) | – | – |
| EDSS score (mean (range)) | 2.49 (0–6.5) | – | – |
| Eyes with optic neuritis history (n (%)) | 12 (31.6%) | – | – |
*Significant difference (p<0.05) between normal and MS groups for each population.
BCVA, best corrected visual acuity; EDSS, expanded disability status scale; MS, multiple sclerosis; n, number.