2002 Survey for KSCRS Members: Current Trends in Cataract and Refractive Surgery in Korea.

Shyn, Kyung Hwan; Han, Yong Soo; Lee, Jong Hyeok

Original Article

Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 2004;45(1):55-63.
Published online January 1, 2004.

2002 Survey for KSCRS Members: Current Trends in Cataract and Refractive Surgery in Korea.

Kyung Hwan Shyn, Yong Soo Han, Jong Hyeok Lee

Department of Ophthalmology, Gachon Medical School, Incheon, Korea. ljhcyj@lycos.co.kr

2002년 한국 백내장굴절수술학회 회원 설문조사 - 한국에서의 백내장과 굴절수술의 최근 경향 -

신경환 ( Sin Gyeong Hwan ) , 한용수 ( Han Yong Su ) , 이종혁 ( Lee Jong Hyeog )

Abstract

PURPOSE
Since 1995, we have annually surveyed the members of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS) on cataract surgery technique, anesthesia, intraocular lens and refractive surgery to understand the current situation and future trends in these fields. METHODS: Eighth annual survey forms consisted of 114 multiple-choice questions mailed in Feburary 2003 to 385 ophthalmologists of the KSCRS. Approximately 28.1% of the questionaires mailed were returned. Current data were compared with previous annual survey and data from Japan and USA. RESULTS: Hospitalized period is decreased annually and use of topical anesthesia (44%) increased. Self sealing wound construction was the main wound closure technique in phacoemulsification accounted for 54%. Most preferred intraocular lenses for small incision cataract surgery are acrylic (58%), increased highly. The number of members performing excimer laser keratomileusis for refractive surgery was increased (77%). Most respondants preferred LASIK without regard to diopter range. Legal problems on excimer laser and LASIK is in increased. The implantation of phakic IOL is performed by 17% of the members and 91% of members are interested in it. CONCLUSIONS: From this survey, we found current trend and change in cataract and refractive surgery in Korea are similar to those of Japan and USA.

Key Words: Cataract Surgery;Intraocular lens;Korean society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery