Summary of CDVA and line loss or gain for the time period from 1st to 6th month after surgery for both groups of the study.

Table 2: Summary of CDVA and line loss or gain for the time period from 1st to 6th month after surgery for both groups of the study.

Femtosecond laser Group	1^st Month	3^rd Month	6^th Month
CDVA % unchanged	55% (171 eyes)	34% (106 eyes)	57% (177 eyes)
Gained ≥ 1 line	30% (93 eyes)	43% (123 eyes)	33% (103 eyes)
Gained ≥ 2 lines	15% (47 eyes)	14% (46 eyes)	10% (31 eyes)
Line loss, reduced VA	0%	0%	0%
Microkeratome Group	1^st Month	3^rd Month	6^th Month
CDVA % unchanged	50% (171 eyes)	57% (194 eyes)	32% (109 eyes)
Gained ≥ 1 line	6% (20 eyes)	22% (75 eyes)	34% (116 eyes)
Gained ≥ 2 lines	6% (20 eyes)	4% (14 eyes)	8% (27 eyes)
Lost ≥ 1 line	33% (113 eyes)	13% (44 eyes)	8% (27 eyes)
Lost ≥ 2 lines	6% (20 eyes)	4% (14 eyes)	8% (27 eyes)