| 20-Gauge (n=50) | 23-Gauge (n=50) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 70 +/-8.9 (range 48-88) | 73 +/-7.2 (range, 57-85) | 0.067 (t-test) |
| Sex (Male/Female) | 16:34 | 21:29 | 0.107 |
| Eye (OD/OS) | 23:27 | 26:24 | 0.689 |
| Anaesthetic (GA/LA) | 32:18 | 29:21 | 0.682 |
| Pseudophakic | 12/50 (24%) | 14/50 (28%) | 0.820 |
| Combined Procedure | 15/50 (30%) | 18/50 (36%) | 0.670 |
| ILM or ERM Peel | 43/50 (86%) | 43/50 (86%) | 1.000 |
| Surgery for macular hole | 31/50 (62%) | 24/50 (48%) | 0.848 |
| Surgery for epiretinal membrane | 15/50 (30%) | 21/50 (42%) | 0.298 |
| Surgery for vitreomacular traction | 4/50 (8%) | 5/50 (10%) | 1.000 |