Table 1 Comparison and pre and post-operative parameters; UDVA = Uncorrected distance visual acuity in LogMAR. CDVA = corrected distance visual acuity in LogMAR, D = Diopters, SD = standard deviation
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Parameter | Pre-Op (Mean ± SD) | 1 Month | P Value | 3 Months | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UDVA (LogMAR) | |||||
Mean ± SD | 0.61 ± 0.19 | 0.16 ± 0.14 | <.0001 | 0.18 ± 0.12 | <.0001 |
Range | 0.4–1 | 0.10–0.03 | 0.11–0.02 | ||
CDVA (LogMAR) | |||||
Mean ± SD | 0.42 ± 0.14 | 0.007 ± 0.06 | <.0001 | 0.006 ± 0.07 | <.0001 |
Range | 0.2–0.8 | −0.1 – 0.2 | −0.1 – 0.24 | ||
Corneal Astigmatism (D) | |||||
Mean ± SD | 2.05 ± 0.45 | 0.79 ± 0.27 | <.0001 | 0.85 ± 0.56 | <.0001 |
Range | 1.5–3 | 0.4–1.3 | 0.4–1.2 | ||