Impact of Laser in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) Treatment on Quality of Life in Myopia Patients.
- Author:
Jongho LEE
1
;
Jemyung LEE
;
Kilho PARK
;
Woonbong JWA
;
Soonjae HONG
;
Woohyun CHO
;
Hye Young KANG
;
Ji Yoon KIM
Author Information
1. Chungdam Balgeunsesang Eye Clinic, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
LASIK;
Myopia;
Psychological well-being;
Quality of life;
Role function
- MeSH:
Busan;
Contact Lenses;
Eyeglasses;
Glass;
Humans;
Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ*;
Myopia*;
Quality of Life*;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Refractive Errors;
Seoul
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2003;44(11):2591-2606
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the impact of LASIK on vision-related quality of life (QOL) in myopia patients METHODS: This study included 288 patients who received laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) between July and December 2001 from two eye clinics located in Seoul and Pusan. Myopia-specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MQLQ) was developed. MQLQ contained 34 questions in 4 domains that assess the effect of LASIK on visual function, visual symptoms, social and role function, and psychological well-being. Baseline QOL for the condition that refractive error was corrected by glasses or contact lenses before undergoing LASIK were evaluated by means of self-administered questionnaire. The evaluation was repeated at 4 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after LASIK. All question items were rated on a scale ranging from 1 (maximal dysfuntion) to 5 (no dysfunction). RESULTS: Average score for the MQLQ changed from 3.20 preoperatively to 3.76, 3.99, 4.07, and 4.11 at 4 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery, indicating a continuous improvement of overall QOL following LASIK. Among the 4 dimensions, social and role function showed the biggest improvement (changes in score: 1.48, p=0.001), followed by psychological well-being(0.98, p=0.001), visual function(0.67. p=0.001), and visual symptoms (0.49, p=0.001). CONCLUSIONS: LASIK has a significant contribution to improve QOL in myopia patients.
