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Results: At 6 months postoperative, 98% of eyes achieved uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) of 20\/25 or better, and postoperative UDVA within one line of preoperative corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA). No eyes lost any line of CDVA. Residual spherical equivalent refraction and cylinder within \u00b10.50 D of intended correction were achieved in 72% and 67% of eyes, respectively. Ninety-seven percent of eyes reported no halos and glare. 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