Table 1 Baseline demographic characteristics of older drivers with bilateral cataract (n = 55)
Variable | n (%) |
|---|---|
Age: mean (SD) | 73.3 (7.8) |
Age group (years) | |
 55–64 | 10 (18.2%) |
 65–74 | 21 (38.2%) |
 75+ | 24 (43.6%) |
Country of birth | |
 Australia | 21 (38.2%) |
 Not Australia | 34 (61.8%) |
Gender | |
 Female | 30 (54.5%) |
 Male | 25 (45.5%) |
Marital status | |
 Single/separated/divorced/widowed | 21 (38.2%) |
 De facto/married | 34 (61.8%) |
Retirement status | |
 Not retired | 13 (23.6%) |
 Retired | 42 (76.4%) |
Living arrangements | |
 Alone | 25 (45.5%) |
 Not alone | 30 (54.5%) |
Level of education | |
 Primary or Secondary School | 23 (41.8%) |
 Higher Education | 32 (58.2%) |
Driving experience (years): mean (SD) | 50.9 (9.5) |
Number of comorbidities: mean (SD) | 5.3 (2.5) |
MMSE score: mean (SD) | 27.6 (2.2) |