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Fig. 4

From: Randomized controlled trial on corneal denervation, neuroinflammation and ocular surface in corneal lenticule extraction for advanced refractive correction (CLEAR) and small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE)

Fig. 4

Representative IVCM images of microneuromas. The total area and perimeter of microneuromas were significantly larger at 1 month postoperatively compared to preoperative levels in both CLEAR (a, b) and SMILE eyes (f, g), and these measurements gradually decreased over the subsequent study period. IVCM, in vivo confocal microscopy; CLEAR, corneal lenticule extraction for advanced refractive correction; SMILE, small incision lenticule extraction; Pre-OP, preoperative; PO, postoperative; M, month

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