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Potential acuity evaluation through cataracts with the McIntyre “superpinhole”

SUMMARY

The McIntyre Superpinhole was used to evaluate the macular function of cataract patients. The correlation coefficient (r) was 67,17%. The sensibility was 97,56% and specificity was 66,67%. The positive predictive power obtained was 66,67% and the negative predictive power was 33,33%. The authors conclude the negative predictions shoud be emphasized.

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