Refractive Surgery Survey 2004

Abstract

To determine the refractive surgery (RS) preferences of ophthalmologists worldwide, questionnaires were sent to 8897 members of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. A total of 1053 questionnaires were returned by the deadline. The practice distribution included 29.5% cataract surgeons, 48.8% comprehensive ophthalmologists, 11.6% RS specialists, 5.1% cornea and external disease specialists, 1.9% glaucoma specialists, 1.1% retina specialists, and <1.0% oculoplastics/pediatrics/researchers/retired. Results were compared with those in the 2003 survey and demonstrate that refractive surgery continues to develop and change.

A survey of excimer laser use among consultant ophthalmologists in United Kingdom

“…Overall 13.3% (57/429) of patients underwent PTK, 1.6% (7/429) PRK, 59.7% (256/429) LASIK, and 25.4% The popularity of LASIK is mirrored in the 2004 USRS; 7 however in contrast to this study (65.2 vs 8.7%) PRK is still more popular than LASEK in US (PRK (71%) vs LASEK (40.8%)) 7 even though there is a shift towards LASEK.…”

“…[4][5][6][7][8] Five per cent of the respondents had performed excimer therapy in the previous month and all were corneal specialists.…”

Clinical evaluation of reprocessed blades in LASIK

“…However, in many Brazilian and international centers (2,6) , microkeratome blades are reused in bilateral surgery and in different patients, despite the absence of any studies comparing the results of this system and the possible risks. There is a lack of studies on this subject and, except that by Prandi et al who showed better functional results with thin flaps (<100 µm) in cases of myopia, the impact of the loss of flap quality observed under electron microscopy on the complication rate and final results is, to our knowledge, not known (11) .…”

Accounting for Ethnicity-Related Differences in Ocular Surface Integrity as a Step Toward Understanding Contact Lens Discomfort

“…5,6 Dryness is also a common complication after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), a commonly performed surgical procedure to correct refractive error. 78 The trauma to the corneal surface from this procedure results in myopic or hyperopic correction, but also presents an increased risk for dry eye. 79,80 There is little evidence comparing LASIK outcomes for different ethnic groups, but one study observed an increased risk of chronic dry eye in Asians post-LASIK.…”