Table 1 Options presented in the forced-choice task, the different attributes and levels for each treatment option, and participants’ expressed preferences

Injection frequency

0 injections

1 injection every other month (6 per year)

1 injection every month (12 per year)

1 injection every 3 months (4 per year)

Time spent in clinic for each injection

0 h

2 h

2 h

2 h

Risk of developing wet AMD within the next year

1 in 50

1 in 20

1 in 10

1 in 50

Functional vision preservation

5 years

6 years

6.5 years

5.5 years

Number of participants expressing clear preference (%)*

6 (21)

3 (11)

5 (18)

8 (29)