Table 2.
Characteristics of patients with DR.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of patients | 105 |
| Women Nr (%) a | 50 (47.6%) |
| Age (years) b | 66 [59; 73] |
| DM duration (years) b | 15 [7.9; 20] |
| BMI (Kg/m2) b | 28.3 [25.7; 31] |
| HbA1c (%) b | 8 [7.5; 8.8] |
| Mean IOP (mmHg) b | 15.5 [14; 17.5] |
| IOP right eye (mmHg) b | 15 [14; 17] |
| IOP left eye (mmHg) b | 16 [14; 18] |
| Cataract or IOL implant Nr (%) a | 22 (21%) |
| DME Nr (%) a | 19 (18.1%) |
| Hypertension Nr (%) a | 82 (78.1%) |
| CVD Nr (%) a | 91 (86.7%) |
| Diabetic polyneuropathy Nr (%) a | 75 (71.4%) |
| CKD Nr (%) a | 41 (39.1%) |
| Dyslipidaemia a | 62 (59.0%) |
| Smoker status Nr (%) a | 27 (25.7%) |
| Argon laser photocoagulation Nr (%) a | 56 (53.3%) |
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; DME, diabetic macular oedema; DR, diabetic retinopathy; CVD, cardiovascular disease; CKD, chronic kidney disease.