Epidemiologic and pathologic information of patients with RP and controls
| Patients (n = 38) | Controls (n = 35) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male/female) | 24:14 | 22:13 | .979 |
| Age (yr)a | 37 ± 15 (6∼62) | 36 ± 14 (9∼60) | .921 |
| Eyes (NR/NL) | 76 (38:38) | 70 (35:35) | / |
| MDVF (dB)b | |||
| R | −30.26 ± 8.94 (−37.00∼−4.68) | −0.69 ± 0.98 (−2.00∼1.23) | .000c |
| L | −29.41 ± 9.73 (−35.68∼−3.85) | −0.54 ± 1.15 (−2.71∼1.45) | .000c |
| VA (LogMAR)b | |||
| R | 0.52 ± 0.70 (0∼2) | −0.067 ± 0.08 (−0.2∼0.1) | .000c |
| L | 0.52 ± 0.68 (0∼2) | −0.065 ± 0.072 (−0.2∼0.1) | .000c |
Note:—LogMAR indicates logarithm of minimal angle of resolution; NR, number of right eyes; NL, number of left eyes; R, right eye; L, left eye; /, not available.
↵a Values are mean ± SD (range).
↵b Values from patient group are median ± interquartile range (range), and values from control group are mean ± SD (range).
↵c Significant difference is noted between patients and controls.