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[Results of radial keratotomy as evaluated by patients]
1Kliniki Okulistycznej AM w Bydgoszczy.
Klinika Oczna
|March 1, 1995
Abstract
Purpose:
To present the preliminary report concerning the problem how the patients who underwent radial keratotomy evaluate the surgery itself and its results.
Methods:
Questionnaire forms were sent to 60 patients operated on in the years 1990-1993. There were 11 questions about the decision of operation, its course, possibly complications and results.
Results:
Forms were returned by 49 patients (81.7%). 94% of patients were satisfied with the results achieved. There were great differences between the patients and doctors as to the medical and professional indications for radial keratotomy. According to patients they exist in 73.5% cases, from the medical point of view--only in 45%.