Table 1 Participant characteristics (N = 16)
Patient characteristics | N (%) | Mean (SD) | Median [range] |
|---|---|---|---|
Male gender | 7 (43.8%) | Â | Â |
Age (in years) |  | 59.8 (14.4) | 58.0 [33 – 91] |
Moderate – severe vision impairment a | 4 (25.0%) |  |  |
Blindness a | 12 (75.0%) | Â | Â |
Acquired VI (age of onset) | 12 (75.0%) | 40.5 (20.5) | 35.5 [12 – 78] |
Eye disease | |||
 Retinal detachment | 4 (25.0%) |  |  |
 Optic nerve disease | 4 (25.0%) |  |  |
 Macular degeneration | 3 (18.7%) |  |  |
 Other retinal disease | 3 (18.7%) |  |  |
 Other | 2 (12.5%) |  |  |
Symptoms of depression in the past | 13 (81.3%) | Â | Â |
Symptoms of anxiety in the past | 7 (43.8%) | Â | Â |
Current symptoms of depression/anxiety | 5 (31.3%) | Â | Â |