Desired outcome after corneal transplantation in recipients aged ⩾80 years compared with those aged <80 years at the time of graft
| Desired outcome | No (%) of recipients aged ⩾80 years | No (%) of recipients aged <80 years |
|---|---|---|
| Improved vision only | 313 (51%) | 3575 (77%) |
| Relief of pain | 263 (42%) | 799 (17%) |
| Structural repair | 39 (6%) | 135 (3%) |
| Multiple reasons | 4 (<1%) | 153 (3%) |
| Total | 619 (100%) | 4043 (100%) |
↵Includes cases where the desired outcome was relief of pain and improvement in vision.