Table 2 Mean perceived social pressure for the treatment of patients with predominantly (more than 50%) classic sub-foveal CNV using photodynamic therapy where possible scores range from 1 (strongly approve) to 7 (strongly disapprove).
Source of perceived social pressure | Mean | Standard deviation |
|---|---|---|
Local colleagues | 2.86 | 1.34 |
Royal College of Ophthalmologists | 3.01 | 1.23 |
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) | 3.82 | 1.49 |
Other ophthalmologists | 3.00 | 1.41 |