Investigation of the Changes in Refractive Surgery Trends in Korea
- Author:
Jong Ho AHN
1
;
Dong Hyun KIM
;
Kyung Hwan SHYN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: Laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy; Laser in situ keratomileusis; Presbyopia surgery; Refractive surgical procedures; Trends
- MeSH: Cataract; Keratectomy, Subepithelial, Laser-Assisted; Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ; Korea; Lasers, Excimer; Myopia; Phakic Intraocular Lenses; Postal Service; Presbyopia; Refractive Surgical Procedures; Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Korean Journal of Ophthalmology 2018;32(1):8-15
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate changes in clinical practice in the field of refractive surgery in Korea over the past 10 years. METHODS: A survey consisting of 59 multiple-choice questions regarding the preferred types of refractive surgery, excimer laser machine, and presbyopia surgery was mailed to 742 members of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in January 2016, and 50 members responded to the survey. These data were compared with the 2005 or 2007 survey results.
