| PURPOSE
To assess the value of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) by patient-reported outcomes using quality of life assessment.
METHOD
A Myopia-specific Quality of life Questionnaire was developed in this study during July 1 to December 31, 2005 for total 288 LASIK patients
RESULTS
Myopia-specific Quality of life Questionnaire contains four major components including
Visual function (11 items),visual Symptom (12 items),Psychological well-being (6 items)and social role Function (5 items), Overall quality of life was significantly increased after surgery. Social role function showed the biggest improvement (score change: 1.51, P<0.05), followed by psychological well-being (0.90, P<0.05), visual function (0.72, P<0.05), and visual symptoms (0.49, P<0.05).( table5)
DISSCUSION
This study confirms that the value of LASIK goes beyond the clinical achievement of refractive correction and extended to the improvement of quality of life.
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