Table 2.
Direct and indirect medical costs
| Mean ± SD | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Direct medical costs | |
| Number of visits per year | 10.4±0.8 |
| Monthly costs, AU$ | 232.0±130.1 |
| Medications/vitamins, AU$ | 51.10±29.30 |
| Assessment and intravitreal procedure, AU$ | 199.20±83.10 |
| Other treatment and consultations, AU$ | 120.00±154.60 |
| Annual mean cost, AU$ | 2,784.00±1,560.20 |
| Indirect medical costs | |
| Travel and parking costs, AU$ | 64.80±79.70 |
| Time spent per visit, hours | 4.4±1.7 |
| Travel time per visit, hours | 2.4±1.6 |
| Caregiver time spent accompanying patient to appointment, hours | 6.2±1.1 |
| Hours per week needing assistance | 4.3±3.2 |
| Annual mean cost of caregivers, AU$ | 5,333.58±2,184.20 |