Table I.
Baseline data.
| Factors | Control group (n=125) | Research group (n=179) | χ2/t value | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (n, %) | 0.144 | 0.704 | ||
| Male | 72 (57.60) | 107 (59.78) | ||
| Female | 53 (42.40) | 72 (40.22) | ||
| Age (year) | 52.8±8.5 | 54.6±9.1 | 1.789 | 0.075 |
| LOCS II grading (n, %) | 1.125 | 0.570 | ||
| II | 37 (29.60) | 47 (26.26) | ||
| III | 74 (59.20) | 105 (58.66) | ||
| IV | 14 (11.20) | 27 (15.08) | ||
| Diseased eye (n, %) | 0.712 | 0.399 | ||
| Left eye | 62 (49.60) | 80 (44.69) | ||
| Right eye | 63 (50.40) | 99 (55.31) | ||
| Scheie's classification (n, %) | 0.282 | 0.869 | ||
| N II | 25 (20.00) | 40 (22.35) | ||
| N III | 34 (27.20) | 49 (27.37) | ||
| N IV | 66 (52.80) | 90 (50.28) |
LOCS, Lens Opacities Classification System.