Correlation between retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and anthropometric parameters in young adult Malay subjects

Mohd Hashim, Farhi and Ithnin, Mohd. Hafidz and Othman, Shah Farez and Jaafar, Nurul Hazirah and Tamchek, Nizam (2025) Correlation between retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and anthropometric parameters in young adult Malay subjects. Journal of Ocular Science and Ophthalmology, 6 (1). pp. 1-5. ISSN 2998-1476

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Abstract

Introduction: Retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) is one of the layers of the retina in our eye that are composed of axons of the retinal ganglion cells which are responsible to transmit our visual input to the brain. Furthermore, there was a study stated that RNFL abnormalities are also linked with obesity. An individual’s body composition and general physical attributes are typically evaluated using anthropometric parameters, such as height, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio. Aim: The goal of the study is to establish a correlation between RNFL thickness and anthropometric measurements in young adult Malay subjects by determine the mean RNFL thickness and anthropometric measurements. Methodology: Thirty (30) Malay subjects aged 19 to 25 years old and free from any surgery or disease (ocular and systemic) were recruited. RNFL thicknesses were measured using the swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT), and anthropometric measurements, i.e., height, weight, waists were conducted. Results: No significance correlations were found between the RNFL thickness and anthropometric measurements (p>0.05). Conclusion: Our results suggest that there is no relationship between RNFL thickness and anthropometric parameters in Malay subjects.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer; Anthropometry; Optical Coherence Tomography; Malay; SS-OCT
Subjects:	R Medicine > RE Ophthalmology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Nutrition Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Optometry and Visual Science
Depositing User:	Dr Mohd Hafidz Ithnin
Date Deposited:	01 Oct 2025 10:16
Last Modified:	01 Oct 2025 10:16
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/123440

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