Table 4. Risk factors for a blind eye* at final follow-up, univariate associations and a multivariable logistic regression model.
| Risk Factor | OR | (95%CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univariate associations | |||
| Infiltrate >5mm at presentation | 11.38 | (3.66-35.4) | <0.001 |
| Corneal perforation before or during admission | 3.83 | (1.54-9.55) | 0.004 |
| Visited other health facility | 0.92 | (0.44-1.95) | 0.837 |
| Effective treatment before admission | 0.41 | (0.17-0.99) | 0.048 |
| Sex (male) | 1.12 | (0.54-2.31) | 0.763 |
| Delay in presentation >5 days | 3.29 | (1.27-8.49) | 0.014 |
| Multivariable logistic regression model | |||
| Infiltrate >5mm at presentation | 7.68 | (2.35-25.1) | 0.001 |
| Delay in presentation >5 days | 2.61 | (0.84-8.13) | 0.098 |
| Corneal perforation | 1.99 | (0.65-6.06) | 0.229 |
Blind eye defined as visual acuity less than 6/60.