Table 2.
Unmatched analysis-patient admission characteristics of legally blind patients and the control group patients.
| Variables | Legally Blind group (N = 391)< | Control group (N = 557,980) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of Stay (days) ± SD | 2.86 ± 1.73 | 2.35 ± 1.93 | <.001 |
| Total charges (USD) | 68936.99 ± 47035.46 | 64808.01 ± 45833.71 | <.001 |
| Tobacco-related disorders | 56 (14.3%) | 88,313 (15.8%) | .444 |
| DM Without Complicationa | 51 (13.0%) | 82,413 (14.8%) | .391 |
| DM With Complicationsa | 3 (0.8%) | 1401 (0.3%) | .077 |
a
DM: Diabetes Mellitus.