Table 2 of
Wang, Mol Vis 2026; 32:143-153. Table 2 of
Wang, Mol Vis 2026; 32:143-153.
Table 2. Comparison of epithelial thickness differences in different corneal regions between the normal corneal group and the preclinical and clinical stages of keratoconus groups.
| Group | S-I (μm) | SN-IT (μm) | Min(μm) | Min-Max (μm) | Max (μm) | Std.Dev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal corneal | −1.76±2.17 | - 0.89±2.16 | 50.33±3.25 | −5.33±1.38 | 55.65±3.68 | 1.22±0.33 |
| Preclinical keratoconus | −1.67±2.50 | - 0.19±2.46 | 50.14±2.97 | −7.24±2.57 | 57.38±3.97 | 1.70±0.69 |
| P1 value | 0.88 | 0.07 | 0.83 | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Mild keratoconus | 4.42±5.55 | 9.21±6.59 | 42.53±4.01 | −19.68±6.24 | 62.21±4.10 | 5.16±2.03 |
| P2 value | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Moderate keratoconus | 2.55±5.77 | 9.27±7.82 | 37.18±4.79 | −26.19±7.88 | 63.36±6.33 | 6.93±2.43 |
| P3 value | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Severe keratoconus | 8.23±7.28 | 13.85±6.72 | 33.69±4.25 | −32.54±7.89 | 66.23±4.64 | 8.92±2.52 |
| P4 value | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |