Mean (SD) of the percentage of hexagonal cells from the central (c) and superior regions of the cornea
| Overall (n=46) | Non-diabetic (n=29) | Diabetic (n=17) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preoperative | 64 (10) (c) | 66 (9) (c) | 61 (12) (c) |
| 64 (8) | 66 (9) | 60 (9) | |
| 3 months postoperatively | 56 (9) (c) | 55 (9) (c) | 56 (9) (c) |
| 55 (9) | 54 (9) | 57 (9) | |
| 12 months postoperatively | 59 (9) (c) | 61 (8) (c) | 57 (10) (c) |
| 60 (9) | 61 (10) | 56 (10) |
There were no statistically significant differences between the non-diabetic and diabetic groups when the changes in the percentage of hexagonal cells were analysed.
Age matched normal value of COV in cell size >60%.8