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Epithelial thickness (ET), epithelial refractive power (Epi-Rx), and Epithelial Wavefront (Epi-WF) were analyzed using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) and Placido disc-based topography over a six-month follow-up.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Both groups exhibited significant postoperative epithelial thickening, primarily within the first month. While IPL-treated eyes showed trends toward slightly lower ET and more gradual Epi-Rx changes, including a late hyperopic shift and progressive cylinder adaptation, differences between groups were not statistically significant. 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