Table 3 Generalized estimating equations (GEE) model predicting AL change of right eyes over 2 years follow-up. (N = 124).

From: A comparative study of orthokeratology and low-dose atropine for the treatment of anisomyopia in children

Predictor

β

95% CI

p value

Intercept

0.510

(− 0.725, 1.745)

0.418

Group

Ortho-K versus 0.05%A

− 0.135

(− 0.237, − 0.033)

0.010*

0.01%A versus 0.05%A

0.110

(− 0.006, 0.225)

0.062

Intervention age

− 0.015

(− 0.033, 0.003)

0.104

Gender (male vs. female)

− 0.025

(− 0.126, 0.076)

0.624

Time

0.132

(0.110, 0.154)

 < 0.001*

Baseline AL

− 0.012

(− 0.067, 0.043)

0.658

  1. AL axial length, A atropine, Ortho-K orthokeratology.
  2. *p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant after test.
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