Table 6. Average values of the Cauchy stress (in kPa) at the corneal apex, at the physiological IOP 18 mmHg.
Preoperative (kPa) | Postoperative (kPa) | Increment % | |
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Anterior NT | 16.8 ± 1.5 | 22.3 ± 3.8 | 33.1% |
Anterior SI | 16.9 ± 1.5 | 22.5 ± 3.8 | 33.2% |
Posterior NT | 16.6 ± 1.4 | 18.6 ± 2.8 | 11.5% |
Posterior SI | 16.9 ± 1.5 | 18.9 ± 2.9 | 11.9% |