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

Foy et al. BMC Health Services Research 2005 5:34   doi:10.1186/1472-6963-5-34