Types of operation on cases of sporadic CJD
| Number of operations on sCJD cases (n = 78) | Number of operations on hospital controls (n = 39) | Number of operations on community controls (n = 20) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Cataract, trauma, and glaucoma. | |||
| Intraocular surgery* | 55 (70%) | 29 (74%) | 17 (85%) |
| Extraocular surgery | 17 (22%) | 6 (16%) | 3 (15%) |
| Laser therapy | 4 (5%) | 2 (5%) | — |
| Information not available | 2 (3%) | 2 (5%) | — |