Table 2. Postoperative results at the last follow-up after DSAEK vs DMEK.
| DSAEK (n=10) | DMEK (n=10) | P-values | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCVA (logMAR) | 0.45±0.58 | 0.16±0.10 | 0.043 |
| UCVA (logMAR) | 0.64±0.53 | 0.36±0.17 | 0.057 |
| Manifest SE | 0.26±0.67 | −0.11±1.14 | 0.725 |
| Manifest cylinder | 1.83±1.02 | 1.63±0.64 | 0.436 |
| Contrast threshold (contrast ratio background: Landolt ring) | 0.25±0.18 | 0.49±0.23 | 0.043 |
| Wavefront analysis | |||
| Root mean square total (μm) | 1.93±0.86 | 1.69±0.77 | 0.767 |
| Astigmatism (D) | 1.61±0.58 | 1.27±0.82 | 0.441 |
| Second order aberration (μm) | 1.45±0.78 | 1.29±0.65 | 0.953 |
| Third order aberration (μm) | 0.90±0.32 | 0.79±0.33 | 0.635 |
| Fourth order aberration (μm) | 0.50±0.26 | 0.46±0.21 | 0.953 |
| Endothelial cell number after 6 months (1/mm2) | 1053±303 (n=4) | 1914±519 (n=6) | 0.109 |