Table 4

Results of questionnaire—perceived benefit of operation in relation to improvement in preoperative symptoms, near vision, distance vision, function/activity, and visual field

WorthwhileNot worthwhile/ mixed feelingsp Value (χ2)
Main problem(s)90% (36/40)17% (3/18)10−6
Near vision87% (33/38)15% (3/20)10−6
Distance vision90% (35/39)30% (6/20)10−5
Function/activity79% (30/38) 5% (1/19)10−6
Visual field74% (26/35) 6% (1/16)1.4×10−5
  • Demoninators vary owing to missing data.