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Summary of visual acuity outcomes
| Visual acuity outcomes | At 6 months | At final follow-up |
|---|---|---|
| Mean change (SE) | +6.4 (±1.4) | +4.6 (±0.7) |
| Median change | +5 | +5 |
| Number of patients (%) | ||
| Losing less than 15 letters | 48 (96%) | 42 (84%) |
| Losing less than 10 letters | 45 (90%) | 40 (80%) |
| Avoiding any loss of visual acuity (≥0 letter change) | 44 (88%) | 37 (74%) |
| Gaining 10 letters or more | 21 (42%) | 24 (48%) |
| Gaining 15 letters or more | 14 (28%) | 13 (26%) |
