Comparing Patient-Reported Outcomes of Laser In Situ Keratomileusis and Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction: A Review.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) are popular refractive surgeries. The objective refractive outcomes of LASIK and SMILE have been studied extensively; both procedures have comparable safety, efficacy, and predictability. However, owing to various psychosocial factors, refractive patients may report dissatisfaction despite good postoperative vision. Hence the importance of studies on subjective patient-reported outcomes. This review discusses the role of psychometric-technique-based validated questionnaires when evaluating subjective outcomes. It also summarizes the literature on patient-reported outcomes for LASIK and SMILE. DESIGN:A literature search was performed on PubMed database to identify studies that have assessed patient-

SUBMITTER: Chiam NPY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6784778 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature