Table 1.
Characteristics of patients undergoing vitreous surgery under regional anesthesia (n=76)
| Characteristics | Number of Patients | Percentage of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 50 | 65.79% |
| Female | 26 | 34.21% |
| Mean age (±SD) | ||
| All patients | 41.47±17.70 (range, 15-83) | |
| Male | 36.29±17.24 (range, 15-83) | |
| Female | 52.04±13.65 (range, 26-76) | |
| Eye operated | ||
| Right | 35 | 46.05% |
| Left | 41 | 53.95% |
| Education background (university or not) | ||
| Yes | 24 | 31.58% |
| Not | 52 | 68.42% |
| Preoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) | ||
| 20/20-20/40 | 14 | 18.42% |
| 20/50-20/150 | 17 | 22.37% |
| 20/200 & worse | 45 | 59.21% |
| Reason for surgery | ||
| Vitreous hemorrhage | 22 | 28.95% |
| Retinal detachment | 45 | 59.21% |
| Macular epiretinal membrane or macular hole | 9 | 11.84% |
| Preoperative sensation (nervous or not) | ||
| Yes | 57 | 75% |
| Not | 19 | 25% |
| Desire for general anesthesia before surgery | ||
| Yes | 20 | 26.32% |
| Not | 56 | 73.68% |
BCVA= best-corrected visual acuity; SD= standard deviation