Satisfaction after Photorefractive Keratectomy

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Sunil Shah · Optimed Eye and Laser Clinic

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A high percentage of patients were satisfied with the outcome following PRK. However, a fair number (14%) of patients considered the treatment to be worthwhile but it did not meet their expectations. Extensive counseling and inculcating realistic expectations before treatment is essential in achieving better patient satisfaction.

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Corneal surgery and disorders Corneal Surgery and Treatments Ocular Infections and Treatments

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Published in: Journal of Refractive Surgery

Volume 14, Issue 2, pp. S226-7

DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-19980401-20

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