Table 1.
Characteristics of the studied group.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of patients | 302 |
| Women Nr (%) a | 145 (48.0%) |
| Age (years) b | 64 [57; 70] |
| DM duration (years) b | 12 [6; 17] |
| BMI (Kg/m2) b | 27 [25; 30.8] |
| HbA1c (%)b | 7.5 [7; 8] |
| Mean IOP (mmHg) b | 15 [13; 17] |
| IOP right eye (mmHg) b | 14 [12; 16] |
| IOP left eye (mmHg) b | 16 [14; 18] |
| Cataract or IOL implant Nr (%) a | 61 (20.2%) |
| DR Nr (%) a | 105 (34.8%) |
| Hypertension Nr (%) a | 212 (69.5%) |
| CVD Nr (%) a | 236 (78.2%) |
| Diabetic polyneuropathy Nr (%) a | 191 (63.3%) |
| CKD Nr (%) a | 84 (27.8%) |
| Dyslipidaemia Nr (%) a | 150 (49.7%) |
| Smoker status Nr (%) a | 59 (19.5%) |
Notes: a categorical variables are presented by absolute frequency (percentage) in the sample. b continuous variables (with non-Gaussian distribution) are indicated by their median (interquartile range); Abbreviations: DM, diabetes mellitus; BMI, body mass index; HbA1C, haemoglobin A1c; IOP, intraocular pressure; IOL, intraocular lens; DR, diabetic retinopathy; CVD, cardiovascular disease; CKD, chronic kidney disease.