Spherical equivalent (SE) and cylindrical component (CC) among PRK and LASIK patients in the preoperative and postoperative periods
| Preoperative spherical equivalent | Preoperative cylindrical component | Postoperative spherical equivalent | Postoperative cylindrical component | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average (SD) | Average (SD) | Average (SD) | Average (SD) | |
| *Statistical difference p<0.05. | ||||
| PRK controls | −3.08 (1.04) | −1.02 (0.60) | 0.41 (0.66) | −0.61 (0.27) |
| PRK, irregular topography | −3.00 (1.19) | −0.88 (0.74) | 0.30 (0.72) | −0.68 (0.40) |
| LASIK controls | −6.64 (2.57) | −1.47 (1.05)* | −0.13 (1.04)** | −0.75 (0.61) |
| LASIK, irregular topography | −6.03 (2.67) | −2.06 (−1.41)* | 0.04 (1.01)** | −0.9 (0.59) |