Mean patient index scores for vision related QOL questions (VCM1)
| Mean scores for VCM1 before contact with ILVS (n = 71) | Mean scores for VCM1 6 months after contact with ILVS (n = 71) | p Values for differences between distributions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Significant difference between values p<0.05. | |||
| Have you felt embarrassed because of your eyesight? | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.2749 |
| Have you felt frustrated or annoyed because of your eyesight? | 3.0 | 2.9 | 0.4588 |
| Have you felt lonely or isolated because of your eyesight? | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.2733 |
| Have you felt sad or low because of your eyesight? | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.0791 |
| Have you worried about your eyesight getting worse? | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0.0004* |
| How often has your eyesight made you concerned or worried about your general safety at home? | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.0005* |
| How often has your eyesight made you concerned or worried about your general safety when out of your home? | 2.3 | 2.0 | 0.3714 |
| How often has your eyesight made you concerned or worried about coping with everyday life? | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.0095* |
| How often has your eyesight stopped you doing the things you want to do? | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0.8696 |
| How much has your eyesight interfered with your life in general? | 2.8 | 2.7 | 0.4544 |
| Average index score | 2.2 | 1.8 | 0.0061* |