Table 2 Transition of visual acuity.

From: Comparison of effectiveness and complications in trabeculotomy with phacoemulsification between ab externo and ab interno using a spatula-shaped microhook

Time point

TMH (n = 52)

LOT (n = 42)

P value **

Log MAR VA at each time point

P value*

Log MAR VA at each time point

P value*

 

Baseline

0.27 ± 0.45

 

0.35 ± 0.55

  

1 week

0.09 ± 0.36

0.05

0.28 ± 0.40

0.7

0.02

1 month

0.09 ± 0.35

0.05

0.09 ± 0.29

0.003

0.9

3 months

0.07 ± 0.33

0.02

0.06 ± 0.25

 < 0.001

0.8

6 months

0.08 ± 0.34

0.03

0.06 ± 0.24

 < 0.001

0.6

  1. Log MAR VA: logarithm minimal angle resolution.
  2. *Calculated using Dunnett’s test in IOPs between pre- and postoperative values.
  3. **Calculated using linear mixed model in Log MAR VA between TMH and LOT.
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