Table 1. Sensitivity and specificity of the visual field test in identifying ptosis.
Ptosis (+/− dermatochalasis) |
Total | ||
---|---|---|---|
Present | Absent | ||
Visual field defect | 84 | 3 | 87 |
No visual field defect | 1 | 37 | 38 |
Total | 85 | 40 | 125 |
Sensitivity: 84/85=98.8% (95% confidence interval: 93.6–100%)
Specificity: 37/40=92.5% (95% confidence interval: 79.6–98.4%)
Positive predictive value: 84/87=96.6% (95% confidence interval: 90.2–99.2%)
Negative predictive value: 37/38=97.4% (95% confidence interval: 86.2–100%)
False positive value: 3/40=7.5%