Table 3.
Group comparisons on the 1st week
| 1st week | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | CG | SG1 | SG2 | p |
| CCT (μm) | 550 ± 36♭ | 560 ± 28♭ | 564 ± 41♭ | 0.16 |
| CCS (cm) | 4.41 ± 0.92♭ | 4.31 ± 1.89♭ | 4.24 ± 1.55♭ | 0.11 |
| TBUT (secs) | 8.62 ± 1.45♭ | 9.35 ± 1.34♭ | 9.38 ± 1.11♭ | 0.03 |
| FBS | 7.74 ± 1.41 | 8.92 ± 1.39 | 8.99 ± 1.45 | 0.02 |
| BD | 8.85 ± 1.98 | 9.24 ± 0.56 | 9.31 ± 0.62 | 0.04 |
| SS | 9.08 ± 1.67 | 9.11 ± 1.21 | 9.02 ± 0.87 | 0.34 |
| TS | 8.99 ± 1.22 | 9.05 ± 0.88 | 9.01 ± 0.91 | 0.23 |
| SDI | 8.66 ± 1.57 | 9.08 ± 1.01 | 9.15 ± 1.16 | 0.04 |
CCT = Central Corneal Thickness; CCS = Central Corneal Sensitivity; TBUT = Tear Break-up Time; FBS = Foreign Body Sensation; BD = Blinking Discomfort; SS = Stinging Sensation; TS = Tearing Sensation; SDI = Subjective Discomfort Index
♭indicates significant difference with preoperative values