Clinical characteristics of the patient sample and stratification by gender
| Overall sample (1161 eyes) | Male (637 eyes) | Female (524 eyes) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best corrected visual acuity | 0.419±0.389 | 0.405±0.377 | 0.436±0.379 |
| Clear lens | 555 (47.8%) | 293 (46.0%) | 262 (50%) |
| Cataract | 427 (36.8%) | 228 (35.8%) | 199 (38.0%) |
| Pseudophakia or aphakia | 179 (15.4%) | 116 (18.2%) | 63 (12.0%) |
A lower rate of pseudophakia or aphakia was observed in females compared to males (Fisher exact test—Bonferroni correction p=0.012).