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Table 2 Incidence of new problems

From: Heavier molecular weight ocular viscoelastic devices and timing of post-operative review following cataract surgery

Incidence of new problems

New cases

Incidence rate

95% confidence interval

Phacoemulsification

   

Any problems (IOP >=30 mmHg)

36

9.8%

(7.0% to 13.6%)

Any problems (IOP >=35 mmHg)

25

6.6%

(4.5% to 9.9%)

Extracapsular

   

Any problems (IOP >=30 mmHg)

8

16.3%

(7.3% to 29.7%)

Any problems (IOP >=35 mmHg)

8

16.3%

(7.3% to 29.7%)

Combined

   

Any problems (IOP >=30 mmHg)

44

10.6%

(7.8% to 14.0%)

Any problems (IOP >=35 mmHg)

33

8.0%

(5.5% to 11.0%)