Table 4.
370 cases of retinotomies and retinectomies in PVR. Correlation studies. Influence of independent variables on dependent variables.
| Independent variable | Anatomical outcome | Visual outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Age | r 0.083, p 0.112 | r 0.072, p 0.164 |
| Sex | r 0.083, p 0.112 | r 0.034, p 0.511 |
| PPV with-sutures or TCSV | r 0.036, p 0.495 | r 0.054, p 0.302 |
| Pre-operative visual acuity | r 0.261, p 0.000 | r 0.240, p 0.000 |
| Extent of retinectomy | r 0.017, p 0.747 | r 0.156, p 0.003 |
| Pre-operative IOP | r 0.074, p 0.156 | r 0.025, p 0.635 |
| State of eye: phakic, pseudophakic, aphakic | r 0.017, p 0.750 | r 0.002, p 0.976 |
| Lens surgery | r 0.066, p 0.202 | r 0.031, p 0.558 |
| Type of temponade used: Gas or SO | r 0.034, p 0.511 | r 0.100, p 0.055 |