2004 Survey for KSCRS Members: Current Trends in Cataract Surgery in Korea. |
Kyung Hwan Shyn, Mi Jung Chi, Hee Jin Sohn |
1Department of Ophthalmology, Gachon Medical School, Incheon, Korea. khshyn@ghil.com 2Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea. |
2004년 한국 백내장굴절수술학회 회원 설문조사 한국에서의 백내장 수술의 최근 경향 |
신경환1,지미정2,손희진1 |
Department of Ophthalmology, Gachon Medical School1, Incheon, Korea Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Ansan Hospital2, Ansan, Korea |
Correspondence:
Kyung Hwan Shyn, M.D., Ph.D.1 |
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Abstract |
PURPOSE This study investigates the current situation and future trends in the field of cataract and refractive surgery in Korea. METHODS: Since 1995, the members of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS) have been surveyed annually on cataract and refractive surgery. The 2005 annual survey, consisting of 74 multiple-choice questions, was mailed in February 2005 to 364 KSCRS members. Seventy-six (20.8%) members answered. Current data were compared with those of previous annual surveys and with those of annual surveys of ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery) members. RESULTS: The duration of hospitalization has decreased annually and the use of topical anesthesia (49%) has hemained stationary. Self sealing wound construction was the main wound closure technique in phacoemulsification (66%). Acrylic intraocular lenses are the most preferred (75%) for small incisioncataract surgery. The implantation of phakic IOL was performed by 30% of respondents and interests in the value added by IOL has increased annually. CONCLUSIONS: This survey summarized current trends and changes in cataract and refractive surgery in Korea. |
Key Words:
Cataract Surgery;KSCRS;Survey |
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