Refractive Surgery 2005 in Korea
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
; : 570-576, 2008.
Article
en Ko
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-75810
Biblioteca responsable:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE: This study investigates the current situation and future trends in the field of refractive surgery in Korea. METHODS: Since 1995, members of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS) have been surveyed annually on cataract and refractive surgery. The 2005 annual survey, consisting of 63 multiple-choice questions, was mailed in June 2005 to 300 KSCRS members. Fifty-four (18.0%) members responded. Current data were compared with those of previous annual surveys and with data from the USA. RESULTS: The highest percentage of patients were in their forties (37%), and LASIK accounted for the highest percentage of refractive surgeries (81%). Of complications arising after refractive surgery, the degeneration of corrected vision after PRK and dry eye syndrome after LASIK accounted for the high proportions. LASIK was preferred for myopia less than -12 diopter, and phakic IOL was preferred for myopia greater than -12 diopter. Almost all respondents answered that the most promising refractive surgery is LASIK or phakic IOL. CONCLUSIONS: This survey summarized the current trends and changes in cataract and refractive surgery in Korea.
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Base de datos:
WPRIM
Asunto principal:
Servicios Postales
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Visión Ocular
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Catarata
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Síndromes de Ojo Seco
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Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Queratomileusis por Láser In Situ
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Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Refractivos
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Corea (Geográfico)
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Miopía
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Article