Table V.
NIfBUT and NIavBUT values before and after cataract surgery in the operated eyes of the study patients (sec).
| Parameters | FLACS group | Phaco group | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIfBUT | |||
| Baseline | 11.83±0.79 | 11.04±1.24 | 0.592 |
| Postoperative 1 day | 8.54±1.36 | 8.16±0.04 | 0.825 |
| Postoperative 1 week | 8.01±1.38 | 8.07±1.13 | 0.973 |
| Postoperative 1 month | 11.68±2.05 | 10.89±1.57 | 0.760 |
| Postoperative 3 months | 11.80±2.77 | 10.97±2.11 | 0.812 |
| NIavBUT | |||
| Baseline | 12.71±1.09 | 13.21±1.33 | 0.771 |
| Postoperative 1 day | 10.01±0.81 | 10.12±0.82 | 0.924 |
| Postoperative 1 week | 9.03±0.92 | 9.34±0.88 | 0.808 |
| Postoperative 1 month | 12.56±1.68 | 13.15±1.77 | 0.809 |
| Postoperative 3 months | 12.90±1.59 | 13.44±1.43 | 0.801 |
NIfBUT, non-invasive first breakup time; NIavBUT, non-invasive average breakup time; FLACS, femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery; phaco, phacoemulsification.