J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  2002 Jun;43(6):1007-1014.

Current Trends in Cataract and Refractive Surgery in Korea 2000 Survey for KSCRS(Korean society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery) Members

• Shyn KH
• Kim YS
• Ha SW

Abstract

PURPOSE: Cataract and refractive surgical procedures which are one of the most common and successful surgeries in modern medicine. The purpose of this study is clear understanding of the current situation and future trends in cataract and refractive surgery.
METHODS
Sixth annual survey forms consisted of 88 multiple-choice questions mailed to 281 ophthalmologists of the KSCRS in January 2001. Approximately 32% of the questionnaires were returned. The current data were compared with previous annual surveys and data of Japan and USA. RESULT: The hospitalized period is decreased annually, but the rate of topical anesthesia (44%) increases steadily. Self sealing wound construction was the main wound closure technique in phacoemulsification (48%). The most preferred intraocular lenses for small incision cataract surgery are silicone (48%), acrylic (40%), and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA, 11%). 72% of the respondents were performing excimer laser keratectomy for refractive surgery, and its most common complication is the regression of visual acuity (35%). Most respondents preferred laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) without regard to diopter range and there is decreasing tendency of legal problems after refractive surgery.
CONCLUSIONS
From this survey, we found that the current trend and changes in cataract and refractive surgery in Korea are similar to those of Japan and USA.

Keyword

Cataract Surgery; Intraocular lens; Korean society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery; Refractive Surgery

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia
Cataract*
Surveys and Questionnaires
History, Modern 1601-
Japan
Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ
Korea*
Lasers, Excimer
Lenses, Intraocular
Phacoemulsification
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Postal Service
Refractive Surgical Procedures*
Silicones
Visual Acuity
Wound Closure Techniques
Wounds and Injuries
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Silicones