Table 5

Multivariable logistic regression analysis (generalised estimating equation) showing the factors associated with good visual outcomes after cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation

	Adjusted OR (95% CI) for good outcomes Definition1 (presenting visual acuity 6/18 or better)	P value	Adjusted OR (95% CI) for good outcomes Definition 2 (presenting visual acuity 6/12 or better)	P value
Age group (years)
60–69	Reference		Reference
70–79	1.16 (0.76 to 1.78)	0.47	1.04 (0.71 to 1.52)	0.83
≥80	0.68 (0.44 to 1.04)	0.78	0.71 (0.48 to 1.07)	0.10
Gender
Male	Reference		Reference
Female	0.96 (0.66 to 1.38)	0.81	0.85 (0.60 to 1.20)	0.60
Hypertension
No	Reference		Reference
Yes	1.45 (1.10 to 1.91)	0.01	1.01 (0.78 to 1.31)	0.94
Diabetes
No	Reference		Reference
Yes	1.24 (0.91 to 1.68)	0.17	1.51 (1.15 to 1.98)	<0.01
Mobility score
Immobile/bedridden	Reference		Reference
Mobile with support	1.69 (1.07 to 2.67)	0.02	1.56 (0.96 to 2.52)	0.07
Independent	2.35 (1.50 to 3.66)	<0.01	1.95 (1.23 to 3.10)	0.01
Smoking
Never	Reference		Reference
Past/current	0.88 (0.54 to 1.44)	0.60	1.05 (0.67 to 1.65)	0.82
Alcohol
Never	Reference		Reference
Past/current	1.37 (0.86 to 2.19)	0.19	1.20 (0.79 to 1.83)	0.40
Years after surgery
<5	Reference		Reference
6–10	0.95 (0.70 to 1.28)	0.74	1.15 (0.87 to 1.52)	0.34
>10	0.99 (0.68 to 1.44)	0.96	0.82 (0.57 to 1.18)	0.29
Place of surgery
Government hospital	Reference		Reference
Non-governmental organisation (NGO)-run hospital	1.91 (1.19 to 3.08)	0.01	2.69 (1.55 to 4.66)	<0.01
Private clinic	1.67 (0.96 to 2.90)	0.07	2.21 (1.20 to 4.08)	0.01
Cost of surgery
Free surgery	Reference		Reference
Paid surgery	1.65 (1.09 to 2.49)	0.02	1.90 (1.28 to 2.81)	<0.01