2008-03-19

FDA-backed task force scrutinizing data on quality of life after LASIK

By Matt Hasson

Leaders in ophthalmology have responded swiftly to a syndicated news report that presented suicide as a potential complication of LASIK surgery, citing a review of patient satisfaction data that showed 95.4% of LASIK patients were satisfied with visual outcomes over the last decade.

According to information provided by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the United States had similar rates to the rest of the world.

Kerry D. Solomon, MD, spearheaded the review as part of a large-scale collaborative effort to assess post-LASIK patient satisfaction and quality of life. Dr. Solomon reviewed data from 19 studies involving about 2,200 patients. Final results are expected to be presented at the upcoming ASCRS meeting in Chicago, according to the society.

source: OSN Supersite

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