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Predictors of final visual outcomes in subjects with posterior segment IOFBs.
| Variable | VA ≥ 20/200 | VA < 20/200 | P value (Fisher's exact test) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presence of vitritis | |||
| Endophthalmitis or panophthalmitis | 2 | 3 | 0.1667 |
| None | 5 | 0 | — |
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| RRD | |||
| Presence | 0 | 3 | 0.0083 |
| Absence | 7 | 0 | — |
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| Vitreous or IOFB culture | |||
| Positive | 1 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Negative | 6 | 2 | — |
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| Location of IOFB | |||
| Vitreous | 3 | 2 | 1.000 |
| Retina or ciliary body | 4 | 1 | — |
VA: visual acuity; RRD: rhegmatogenous retinal detachment; IOFB: intraocular foreign body.
