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Impact of refractive surgery on quality of life

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First Author: A.Castaño SPAIN

Co Author(s):    M. Hernandez Barahona   A. Cano   C. Lisa   J. Calvo   R. Romero MArtin        

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To analyse the subjective results of the questionnaire “The Quality of Life Impact of Refractive Correction - QIRC” in subjects undergoing corneal refractive surgery, compared with the results of the questionnaire obtained in subjects undergoing refractive surgery with a phakic intraocular lens implant.

Setting:

Prospective observational multicentre analysis (Madrid, Sevilla, Córdoba, Oviedo, Spain).

Methods:

It was proposed to participate in the analysis to all patients who underwent refractive surgery in the last months in the participating clinics, providing them with a printed copy of the QIRC questionnaire. The results were analysed in groups, according to surgery (Corneal or intraocular) and technique (LASIK / PRK or ICL). In addition, the score of the questionnaire was analysed according to the specific questions on quality of life or personal satisfaction.

Results:

65 patients participate in the analysis, 33 males and 32 females with mean age of 31.94±7.38 years. 25 patients underwent LASIK (38.5%), 16 PRK (24.6%) and 24 ICL (36.9%) and mean time after surgery was 3.45±3.12months. QIRC Score in groups was , and according surgical technique, score was 50.04±9.70, 50.57±09.16 and 54.20±7.00 for LASIK, PRK and ICL respectably. Score on quality of life and personal satisfaction questions was 48.91±8.71, 47.31±6.89 and 50.92±7.14, and 57.28±15.49, 55.92±16.01 and 58.21±11.73 for LASIK, PRK and ICL respectably.

Conclusions:

Refractive surgery subjectively improves the quality of life and personal satisfaction of patients. EVO ICL lens implant refractive surgery provides a better score of quality of life and personal satisfaction in patients, compared to LASIK or PRK.

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