Table 4

Refractive astigmatism

Ref 4 Ref SA1 Ref SA2 Ref 12 Ref 24
Torque7.03 (4.1) (n=15)3.38 (1.4) (n=12)3.5 (0.7) (n=2)3.13 (1.2) (n=15)3.13 (1.2) (n=15)
Antitorque4.97 (2.3) (n=15)2.54 (0.5) (n=11)2.97 (1.6) (n=15)3.3 (1.6) (n=15)
No torque4.1 (3.4) (n=15)3.43 (1.9) (n=7)2.5 (0.7) (n=2)2.58 (1.2) (n=15)3.1 (1.8) (n=15)
  • Ref 4 = refractive astigmatism at 4 weeks.

  • Ref SA1 = refractive astigmatism after 1st suture adjustment.

  • Ref SA2 = refractive astigmatism after 2nd suture adjustment.

  • Ref 12 = refractive astigmatism at 12 weeks.

  • Ref 24 = refractive astigmatism at 24 weeks.