Table 2. The independent sample t test of pre- and post-operative vision, astigmatism, and corneal endothelial cell density stratified by different corneal incision size in 8 cuts group.
Group | Variables | 3.2mm incision group (n = 4 eyes) | 3.0mm incision group (n = 3 eyes) | P value |
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Mean BCVA (logMAR) | Pre-operative | 0.72±0.14 | 0.24±0.15 | 0.046 |
Post-operative 1 month | 0.18±0.05 | 0.05±0.02 | 0.029 | |
The final visit | 0.14±0.04 | 0.03±0.01 | 0.004 | |
Mean astigmatism (D) | Pre-operative | 1.72±0.89 | 1.43±0.58 | 0.647 |
Post-operative 1 month | 2.49±0.96 | 2.00±0.87 | 0.519 | |
The final visit | 2.69±0.93 | 2.00±0.72 | 0.338 | |
Mean corneal endothelial cell density (/mm2) | Pre-operative | 2616.83±300.67 | 2342.93±302.99 | 0.288 |
Post-operative 1 month | 2450.76±319.33 | 1625.90±799.14 | 0.113 | |
The final visit | 2605.45±432.34 | 1616.67±800.66 | 0.086 |