Table 3.
Matched Analysis Patient characteristics of legally blind patients and the controlled group.
| Variables | Legally Blind group (N = 391) | Control group (N = 378) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) ± SD | 70.01 ± 10.81 | 69.83 ± 10.44 | <.001 |
| Sex | |||
| Female | 259 (66.2%) | 250 (66.1%) | 1.000 |
| Male | 132 (33.8%) | 128 (33.9%) | 1.000 |
| Length of Stay (days) ± SD | 2.86 ± 1.73 | 2.47 ± 1.86 | 0.978 |
| Total charges (USD) | 68936.99 ± 47035.46 | 68688.87 ± 44103.85 | 0.384 |
| Tobacco-related disorders | 56 (14.3%) | 54 (14.2%) | .0384 |
| DM Without Complicationa | 51 (13.04%) | 50 (13.22%) | 1.000 |
| DM With Complicationsa | b(0.76%) | b (0.79%) | 1.000 |
| Obesity | 126 (32.2%) | 123 (32.5%) | .939 |
a
DM: Diabetes Mellitus.
b
- Numbers between 1 and 10 are not reported due to HCUP data use agreement.