Distribution of spherical equivalent at age 45 years by uncorrected distance acuity at 16 years
| SE at 44 years | Uncorrected distance visual acuity at 16 years | |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5–6/9 n (%) | 6/12 or worse n (%) | |
| SE, spherical equivalent. | ||
| ⩾−6 | 11 (0.6) | 24 (13.9) |
| −5.99 to −3 | 83 (4.9) | 84 (4.9) |
| −2.99 to −1 | 399 (23.6) | 45 (26) |
| −0.99 to −0.5 | 339 (20) | 6 (3.5) |
| −0.49 to +0.99 | 753 (44.4) | 10 (5.8) |
| ⩾+1 | 109 (6.4) | 4 (2.3) |
| Total | 1694 | 173 |