Table 1.

Patient demographics

Demographics	Fascia lata (n=14)	Silicone rod (n=16)	P-value
Sex distribution (M:F)	9:0	7:2	0.99
Age, years (mean ± SD)	7.1±2.5	7.2 (±4.6)	0.45
Range	5–12	4–18
Laterality (bilateral:unilateral)	4:5	2:7
Preoperative MRD	0.29±0.89	−0.03±0.84	0.69
Preoperative PA	4.96±2.21	3.94±1.44	0.07
Preoperative LF	3.21±1.20	2.34±1.49	0.54

Note: Data are mean ± SD.

Abbreviations: F, female; LF, levator function; M, male; MRD, marginal reflex distance; PA, palpebral aperture; SD, standard deviation.