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Table 4 Multiple regression analysis on variables potentially predicting BCVA improvement 1 month after surgery

From: Visual acuity improvement after phacoemulsification cataract surgery in patients aged ≥90 years

 

Estimate, logMAR (95%CI)

P value

Group 1 (≥90 years old)

−0.014 (− 0.099–0.072)

0.76

Male

−0.014 (− 0.099–0.072)

0.75

DM

− 0.034 (− 0.14–0.074)

0.54

HT

0.017 (− 0.063–0.098)

0.67

LOCS III (Nuclear Cataract, vs grade 2)

 3

0.19 (0.076–0.31)

0.0013*

 4

0.37 (0.24–0.50)

< 0.001*

 5

0.95 (0.74–1.2)

< 0.001*

 6

2.0 (1.8–2.2)

< 0.001*

LOCS III (Cortical Cataract, vs grade 1)

 2

0.13 (0.0041–0.26)

0.043*

 3

0.28 (0.15–0.41)

< 0.001*

 4

0.65 (0.45–0.86)

< 0.001*

LOCS III (Posterior Cataract, vs grade 1)

 2

0.19 (0.046–0.33)

0.0096*

 3

0.35 (0.23–0.47)

< 0.001*

 4

0.74 (0.59–0.89)

< 0.001*

 5

1.5 (1.1–1.8)

< 0.001*

  1. CI confidence interval
  2. *Statistically significant P value