Table 1. Clinical characteristics of the FS laser and MK groups.
| Variable | FS laser group (n = 1,228 eyes) | MK group (n = 704 eyes) | P value§ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 685 | 355 | − |
| Age at operation (years) | 31.6 ± 6.0 | 29.8 ± 5.7 | < .001 |
| MeanK (diopter) | 43.7 ± 1.4 | 43.7 ± 1.3 | 0.842 |
| CCT (μm) | 535.1 ± 34.6 | 549.2 ± 34.0 | < .001 |
| Flap thickness (μm) | 103.9 ± 6.1 | 126.4 ± 8.2 | < .001 |
| Ablation depth | 87.5 ± 21.7 | 82.8 ± 24.8 | < .001 |
| MSE (diopter) | −6.0 ± 1.6 | −5.6 ± 1.9 | < .001 |
| PreIOP (mmHg) | 14.2 ± 3.2 | 15.5 ± 2.9 | < .001 |
| PostIOP (mmHg) | 7.8 ± 2.5 | 8.9 ± 2.4 | < .001 |
§ t test.