Table 3
Visual acuity at the time of admission for cataract surgery. Complete data available on 16 032 patients
| Age group (years) | Number (row %) Snellen visual acuity: | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 or better | <6/12–6/60 | <6/60 | |
| 50–54 | 90 (29) | 131 (42) | 93 (30) |
| 55–59 | 184 (31) | 243 (41) | 161 (27) |
| 60–64 | 267 (29) | 411 (45) | 240 (26) |
| 65–69 | 444 (27) | 796 (49) | 381 (24) |
| 70–74 | 741 (29) | 1289 (50) | 565 (22) |
| 75–79 | 1093 (30) | 1880 (52) | 656 (18) |
| 80–84 | 905 (27) | 1824 (55) | 610 (18) |
| 85+ | 605 (20) | 1705 (56) | 718 (24) |
| Total | 4329 (27) | 8279 (52) | 3424 (21) |
