Comparison of 1983 and 1999 age specific prevalence of blindness (<6/60)
| Prevalence and 95% CI | ||
|---|---|---|
| Age group | 1983 | 1999 |
| 50–59 | 2.13 (0.77 to 3.69) | 1.36 (0.87 to 1.84) |
| 60–69 | 10.34 (7.53 to 13.08) | 4.19 (3.13 to 5.21) |
| 70+ | 16.67 (11.35 to 21.97) | 14.68 (12.91 to 16.37) |
| Age adjusted | 7.72 (6.34 to 9.03) | 5.33 (4.80 to 5.83) |