Distribution of the main types of cataract in non-diabetic men and women
| Type of cataract | Women (%) | Men (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear only | 124 (32) | 50 (27) |
| Cortical only | 38 (10) | 24 (13) |
| Posterior subcapsular only | 7 (2) | 4 (2) |
| Nuclear and cortical | 56 (15) | 26 (14) |
| Other mixed types | 68 (18) | 44 (23) |
| Unknown/aphakia | 89 (23) | 40 (21) |
| Totals | 382 (100) | 188 (100) |