Table 2 Mean change in visual acuity (letters score) and in foveal thickness from baseline to the 6-month follow-up
Baseline VA letters, mean (SD) (Snellen equivalent)6-month VA letters, mean (SD) (Snellen equivalent)Changep Value
All patients (n = 17)42.7 (17.6) (20/160+2)51.1 (20.8) (20/100+1)+8.40.04
Untreated CNV (n = 8)39.1 (17.9) (20/160−1)48.7 (20.7) (20/100−2)+9.60.13
Previous PDT (n = 9)46.0 (17.7) (20/126+1)53.3 (21.9) (20/80−2)+7.30.09
Age⩽50 years (n = 6)53.1 (14.4) (20/80−2)61.8 (14.0) (20/63+1)+8.70.13
Age>50 years (n = 11)37.0 (17.1) (20/200+2)45.3 (22.1) (20/126)+8.30.1
Baseline foveal thickness (μm), mean (SD)6-month foveal thickness (μm), mean (SD)Changep Value
All patients (n = 17)282.7 (101.4)203.1 (41.1)−79.60.002
Untreated CNV (n = 8)325.7 (138.0)216.6 (37.9)−109.10.03
Previous PDT (n = 9)244.5 (19.7)191.1 (42.2)−53.40.003
Age⩽50 years (n = 6)281.6 (96.9)211.6 (51.6)−700.03
Age>50 years (n = 11)283.3 (108.4)198.4 (36.1)−84.90.01
  • CNV, choroidal neovascularisation; PDT, photodynamic therapy; VA, visual acuity.