Table 1

Number of adjustable eyes and tractional force and length for the adjustment

GroupTime of adjustment (weeks)Adjustment possible
(No of eyes)
Adjustment
not possible
(No of eyes)
Force (g)
Mean (SD)
Length (mm) Mean (SD)
13151.67 (9.71)4.00 (0.00)
5-FU204
304
13248.33 (23.63)3.67 (0.58)
I-f213652
304
14136.75 (10.44)4.50 (0.57)
I-fv213751.5
304
  • 5-FU = 5-fluorouracil; I-f = Interceed + 5-FU; I-fv = Interceed + 5-FU + Viscoat.

  • Impossible to move the muscle because of adhesion.