Statistical analysis
SFChT
ACD
The data were analysed by IBM SPSS statistical software 22.0 (IBM Co., Armonk, USA). Continuous variables were analysed with a two-sample independent t test after being evaluated for normality using the Kolmogorov‒Smirnov test. If the data conformed to a normal distribution, the mean ± standard deviation was reported. Fisher’s exact test or the χThe independent samples t test was used to analyse the changes in AL (as the primary endpoint), ACD, SFChT, and CCP at the 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-month follow-ups as well as changes in cycloplegic refraction at the 12-month follow-up.
