Table 1 Characteristics of the respondents at baseline, compared with those of non-respondents at five-month follow-up
Patient characteristics | Respondents (n = 246) | Non-respondents (n = 50) |
|---|---|---|
Age in years: mean (SD) | 78.0 (8.9) | 80.3 (7.8) |
Gender: female | 62.6% | 58.0% |
LogMAR visual acuity best eye: median [IQR] | 0.55 [0.42;0.77] | 0.52 [0.41;0.80] |
Social status: living alone | 52.4% | 62.0% |
Independent living: | 85.8% | 78.0% |
Rehabilitation type: optometric service | 53.7% | 58.0% |
Co-morbidity: | 75.5% | 70.0% |
Primary cause of visual impairment* | Â | Â |
Age-related macular degeneration | 53.1% | 50.0% |
Diabetic retinopathy | 13.2% | 14.0% |
Glaucoma | 5.8% | 8.0% |
Cataract | 5.3% | 6.0% |
Occluded vein | 5.3% | 6.0% |
Other | 17.3% | 16.0% |