Table 1 Baseline and demographic characteristics of randomized patients

Mean age, years (SD)

75 (11)

75 (10)

Female, no. (%)

75 (48)

88 (54)

Eyecare (no. of consultations per patient) (SD)

5.2 (2.2)

(5.3) (2.6)

No. of injections (SD)

6.9 (2.8)

6.9 (2.6)

Median living distance from hospital, km (25–75 pct)

33 (7—93)

38 (9—90)

Degree of independence:

 Homecare, mean minutes per week (SD)

19 (58)

20 (85)

 Depending on help in daily living^a, no. (%)

36 (23)

38 (23)

 Patients traveling with caregiver, no. (%)

44 (28)

57 (35)

Work situation:

 Retired, no. (%)

131 (85)

135 (83)

 Paid work, no. (%)

16 (10)

18 (11)