General characteristics of patients
| Uveitis | DM | Control | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DM = diabetes mellitus; DRP = diabetic retinopathy; MO = macular oedema; FA = fluorescein angiography; NA = not applicable. | |||
| Total | 39 | 11 | 17 |
| Male/female ratio | 1:2.5 | 1:0.6 | 1: 1.1 |
| Mean age at time of sample (years) (SD) | 53.8 (20.1) | 63.2 (13.3) | 63.3 (15.5) |
| Duration of disease (years) (SD) | 3.5 (4.3) | 3.3 (3.1) | NA |
| DRP | 0 | 8 (73%) | 0 |
| Active inflammation | 23 (59%) | 0 | 0 |
| MO | 17 (47%) | 6 (60%) | 0 |
| Vascular leakage on FA | 18 (67%) | 7 (70%) | 0 |