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The changes in total corneal curvature, anterior surface curvature, posterior surface curvature, and astigmatism were measured by the Sirius system. The axial length was measured by Lenstar 900.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The total corneal curvature and anterior surface curvature at 3\u2009months were all larger than those before phacoemulsification, and the difference was statistically significant (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.05). Compared with preoperative results, there was no significant change in corneal posterior surface curvature and astigmatism 3 months after surgery (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;gt;\u20090.05). Changes in corneal curvature and astigmatism were not significantly correlated with age at 3\u2009months after surgery (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;gt;\u20090.05). 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