Cataract status in the study population after 6 years
| Parameter studied | Subjects without PACS | Subjects with LPI for PACS | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) (N=3205) | |||
| 40–49 | 895 | 19 | <0.001 |
| 50–59 | 1234 | 87 | |
| 60–69 | 654 | 60 | |
| >70 | 232 | 24 | |
| Nuclear cataract progression (No:yes) (N=3152) | 2781:186 | 163:22 | 0.005 |
| Cortical cataract progression (No:yes) (N=3152) | 2520:447 | 138:47 | <0.001 |
| PSC cataract progression (No:yes) (N=3152) | 2836:131 | 169:16 | 0.017 |
| Any cataract progression with cataract surgery (No:yes) (N=3205) | 2318:697 | 116:74 | <0.001 |
LPI, laser peripheral iridotomy; PACS, primary angle closure suspects; PSC, posterior subcapsular cataract.