Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the study population
| Characteristic | FECD no. (%) | Controls no. (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| All subjects | 72 | 144 | |
| Agea Mean, SD | 73.4 ± 9.2 | 73.4 ± 8.9 | 0.97 |
| Gendera Male | 35 (48.6) | 70 (48.6) | 1.0 |
| Noise exposure | 7 (9.7) | 22 (15.3) | 0.30 |
| Ototoxic medication | 0 (0) | 1 (0.7) | 1.0 |
| Ear historyb | 6 (8.3) | 16 (11.1) | 0.64 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 5 (6.9) | 20 (13.9) | 0.18 |
| Smoking | 41 (56.9) | 82 (56.9) | 1.0 |
| Level of education | |||
| Primary | 20 (27.8) | 33 (23.2) | |
| Middle | 24 (33.3) | 51 (35.9) | 0.80 |
| High | 28 (38.9) | 58 (40.8) | |
Notes:
a
Matching variables;
b
ear and hearing-related medical history.
Abbreviations: FECD, Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy; HD, hearing disability; SD, standard deviation.