Table 5.
Central Foveal Thickness (CFT) Preoperatively and Six Months Postoperatively
| Parameter, CFT (µm) | Hydrophilic IOL | Hydrophobic IOL | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preoperatively | |||
| Uveitis, n (eyes) = 48 | |||
| Mean ± SD | 247 ± 36 | 261 ± 51 | 0.29a |
| Median (IQR) | 253 (231–265) | 254 (236–299) | 0.35b |
| No uveitis, n (eyes) = 38 | |||
| Mean ± SD | 249 ± 30 | 256 ± 57 | 0.62a |
| Median (IQR) | 245 (234–265) | 247 (225–259) | 0.94b |
| Six months postoperatively | |||
| Uveitis, n (eyes) = 47 | |||
| Mean ± SD | 269 ± 33 | 268 ± 40 | 0.87a |
| Median (IQR) | 269 (245–1301) | 258 (244–288) | 0.75f |
| No uveitis, n (eyes) = 36 | |||
| Mean ± SD | 258 ± 29 | 271 ± 52 | 0.36a |
| Median (IQR) | 253 (247–267) | 260 (245–277) | 0.40b |
| CFT changec | |||
| Uveitis, n (eyes) = 44 | |||
| Mean ± SD | 22 ± 47 | 9 ± 37 | 0.33a |
| Median (IQR) | 16 (−4–30) | 5 (−4–23) | 0.23b |
| No uveitis, n (eyes) = 36 | |||
| Mean ± SD | 6 ± 23 | 15 ± 27 | 0.28a |
| Median (IQR) | 6 (−5–13) | 12 (4–26) | 0.16b |
| Postoperative CME, n (%) | |||
| Uveitis, n (eyes) = 42 | 6 (22.2) | 2 (8.0) | 0.25e |
| No uveitis, n (eyes) = 36 | 1 (5.6) | 1 (5.0) | >0.99e |
| CFT diffd mean ± SD | |||
| Uveitis, n (patients) = 16 | −0.8 ± 36.4 | 93f | |
| No uveitis, n (patients) = 15 | 9.5 ± 38.6 | 36f | |
Notes: aIndependent samples t-test; bMann–Whitney U Test; cSix months postoperatively compared to preoperatively; dDifference between hydrophobic and hydrophilic IOLs at six months in patients undergoing bilateral surgery; eFisher’s exact test, fPaired samples t-test.
Abbreviations: CFT, Central foveal thickness; CME, cystoid macular edema; IQR, interquartile range.