Table 2

Ocular pathology incidence in 11 year period (n=270)

Prevalence 1988–99 % (95% CI) Cumulative incidence % (95% CI)
Lid changes
Abnormal blink pattern24.8 (±5.2)11.8 (±4.4)
Inability to close (gentle)28.5 (±5.4)3.6 (±2.6)
Inability to close (forced)21.5 (±4.9)2.4 (±2.1)
Trichiasis7.8 (±3.2)9.6 (±3.7)
Corneal changes
Exposure keratitis6.7 (±3.0)17.5 (±4.7)
Corneal opacity (visually disabling only)3.3 (±2.1)2.4 (±1.9)
Reduced corneal sensation13.3 (±4.1)20.1 (±5.1)
Uveal changes
Miotic pupil (<2 mm)20.1 (±4.8)4.3 (±2.7)
Abnormal pupil reaction24.2 (±5.2)5.5 (±3.2)
Posterior synechia18.1 (±4.6)7.0 (±3.4)
Lens changes
Cataract (vision reducing)10.4 (±3.7)26.4 (±5.7)