Table 2 Demographic factors and clinical presentations of corneal ulcers
Demographic variables | Particulars (N = 101) | Corneal ulcer positive cases, N = 45 (%)a |
|---|---|---|
Gender | Male (n = 53) | 19 (42.2%) |
Female (n = 48) | 26 (57.8%) | |
Age in years | <10 years (n = 4) | 0 |
11–20 years (n = 3) | 1 (2.2%) | |
21–30 years (n = 13) | 4 (8.9%) | |
31–40 years (n = 19) | 8 (17.8%) | |
41–50 years (n = 11) | 3 (6.7%) | |
51–60 years (n = 28) | 18 (40%) | |
61–70 years (n = 16) | 7 (15.6%) | |
71–80 years (n = 4) | 2 (4.4%) | |
>80 years (n = 3) | 2 (4.4%) | |
Occupation | Agriculture (n = 59) | 26 (57.8%) |
Others (n = 42) | 19 (42.2%) | |
Education | Illiterate (n = 72) | 33 (73.3%) |
Literate (n = 29) | 12 (26.7%) | |
Trauma | Yes (n = 29) | 13 (28.9%) |
No (n = 72) | 32 (71.1%) |