Research Article

Scanning Electron Microscopy Analysis of the Anterior Capsulotomy Edge: A Comparative Study between Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Capsulotomy and Manual Capsulorhexis

Table 1

Results from the anterior capsule samples obtained from the manual technique and FSL procedure.

GroupMean ± SD
Cut surface irregularityLaser-induced perforation (µm)Thickness (µm)

10 ± 00 ± 05.59 ± 0.32
21.4 ± 0.632.33 ± 0.446.39 ± 0.59
30.7 ± 0.490 ± 06.05 ± 0.65