Patient and operative characteristics for each group
| Characteristic | DACE | CDAE | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 34 | 46 | |
| Mean age (range) | 59.3 years (14–83) | 59.1 years (21–81) | 0.97 |
| Sex ratio M:F | 1.3:1.0 | 1.0:1.0 | 0.77 |
| Myopia > 6.0 dioptres | 14.7% | 19.6% | 0.79 |
| Trauma | 6.3% | 9.5% | 0.96 |
| Mean number of quadrants detached | 2.3 | 2.2 | 0.53 |
| Macula off | 61.8% | 58.7% | 0.96 |
| Quadrant of drainage | |||
| STQ | 44.1% | 43.5% | 0.78 |
| SNQ | 11.8% | 17.4% | 0.70 |
| ITQ | 32.3% | 32.6% | 0.83 |
| INQ | 11.8% | 6.5% | 0.67 |
| Local anaesthesia | 50.0% | 34.8% | 0.26 |