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Central corneal sensitivity was measured using a Cochet\u2013Bonnet esthesiometer preoperatively and at 30 and 90 days. Outcome assessors were masked to the surgical technique. Propensity score matching and generalized estimating equations were applied to adjust for baseline differences and within-patient correlation. The primary endpoint was sensitivity at 90 days adjusted for baseline.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Baseline sensitivity was slightly higher in FLACS eyes (46.08 \u00b1 8.87 mm) compared with phacoemulsification (42.63 \u00b1 7.18 mm,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.012). At 30 days, both groups demonstrated significant reductions from baseline (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001), with no significant intergroup difference. By 90 days, sensitivity in the phacoemulsification group recovered partially but remained below baseline (40.23 \u00b1 7.80 mm,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.001), whereas sensitivity in the FLACS group returned near baseline (45.25 \u00b1 9.13 mm,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.07). Adjusted analysis favored FLACS at 90 days (mean difference: 5.02 mm; 95% CI: 2.2\u20137.8;\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001). In the FLACS group, younger age and higher baseline sensitivity were associated with better recovery.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Both techniques caused early postoperative hypoesthesia, but FLACS demonstrated faster and more complete recovery of corneal sensitivity by 90 days. This neurosensory advantage may be particularly relevant for patients predisposed to ocular surface dysfunction.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.4103\/ijo.ijo_3190_25","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,24]],"date-time":"2026-08-24T07:00:13Z","timestamp":1787554813000},"page":"S386-S392","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Comparative recovery of central corneal sensitivity after conventional phacoemulsification and femtosecond laser\u2013assisted cataract surgery"],"prefix":"10.4103","volume":"74","author":[{"given":"Isabella Passarelli Giabardo","family":"Marques","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Vis\u00e3o Laser, Santos, Brazil"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Camyla L","family":"Budib","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital 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