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Table 1 Phenotypic characteristics of subjects included in mutational screening of SOD1 gene

From: Absence of the c.169+50delTAAACAG mutation of SOD1 gene in a sample of keratoconus patients in Brazilian population

Subjects

Gender

Age (mean/years)

SD

CL(% of individuals)

ER(% of individuals)

KC individualsa (35)

Male (16)

25.1

±6.4

25.7

62.8

Female (19)

25.2

±5.3

Control individuals (89)

Male (31)

36.6

±11.1

26.9

22.4

Female (58)

37.8

±10.7

  1. aKC individuals belonged to isolated cases
  2. SD, standard deviation; CL, contact lens wear; ER, Act of eye rubbing