Table 2.
Visual Acuity Outcomes for Endophthalmitis After Intravitreal Anti–Vascular Endothelial Group Factor Injection in the Face Mask Group vs No Talking Group
| Face Mask Group (N = 9) | “No Talking” Group (N = 168) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean logMAR VA at causative injection | 0.46 | 0.61 | .453 |
| Mean logMAR VA at endophthalmitis presentation | 1.51 | 2.01 | .08 |
| Average lines of Snellen VA lost from baseline | 10.4 lines | 14.0 lines | .114 |
| Mean logMAR VA at 6 months | 0.84 | 1.06 | .500 |
| Average lines of Snellen VA lost from baseline at 6 months | 3.8 lines | 4.5 lines | .783 |
| Three lines or more of Snellen VA lost from baseline at 6 months, n (%) | 3 (33%) | 63 (40%) | .685 |
| VA of CF or worse at 6 months, n (%) | 0 (0%) | 24 (15%) | .205 |
| Mean logMAR VA at last follow-up | 1.08 | 1.17 | .793 |
| Average lines of Snellen VA lost from baseline at last follow-up | 6.2 lines | 5.6 lines | .838 |
| Three lines or more of Snellen VA lost from baseline at last follow-up, n (%) | 6 (67%) | 80 (48%) | .273 |
| VA of CF or worse at last follow-up, n (%) | 1 (11%) | 36 (22%) | .454 |
CF = count fingers; VA = visual acuity.