The learning curve in refractive laser surgery: criteria for outcome evaluation
Artaria, L.G.
Klinische Monatsblatter für Augenheilkunde 212(5): 363-366
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-2165 PMID: 9677580 Document Number: 495982
We wanted to analyse and compare the results of our first 100 cases of refractive surgery using the commonly accepted refractive parameters and using more subjective data. Retrospective analysis of the first 100 consecutive cases of refractive surgery using objective and subjective criteria. Our objective refractive results are comparable to the results of many other authors. The subjective evaluation reveals a large discrepancy compared to the objective data. The evaluation of the results in refractive surgery should include more subjective parameters. This will allow to better correlate the quality-parameters of the surgery to the patient's expectations.