Table 3

Contrast sensitivity (log unit) at all spatial frequencies under moderate and dim light conditions

Illumination levelSF (cycles per degree)CaseControl
Mean±SDMedian (range)Mean±SDMedian (range)p*Adjusted p†
Moderate31.62±0.21.63 (1.17 to 2.08)1.69±0.221.78 (0.7 to 2.08)0.0810.112
61.81±0.21.84 (1.21 to 2.29)1.97±0.171.99 (1.38 to 2.29)<0.001<0.001
121.46±0.251.54 (0.61 to 1.99)1.59±0.251.69 (0.61 to 1.99)0.0030.042
181.02±0.320.96 (0.17 to 1.55)1.22±0.251.25 (0.64 to 1.55)<0.0010.002
Dim
31.53±0.21.49 (1.17 to 2.08)1.68±0.191.63 (1 to 2.08)<0.0010.001
61.8±0.221.84 (1.38 to 2.29)1.93±0.251.99 (0.91 to 2.29)0.0020.034
121.38±0.31.4 (0.61 to 1.99)1.6±0.251.54 (0.91 to 1.99)<0.001<0.001
180.96±0.330.96 (0.17 to 1.55)1.18±0.31.25 (0.17 to 1.55)<0.0010.006
  • *Based on GEE analysis.

  • †Adjusted for age and sex, based on GEE analysis.

  • GEE, generalized estimating equation; SD, standard deviation; SF, spatial frequency.