[The learning curve in refractive laser surgery: criteria for outcome evaluation].
BACKGROUND
We wanted to analyse and compare the results of our first 100 cases of refractive surgery using the commonly accepted refractive parameters and using more subjective data.


METHODS
Retrospective analysis of the first 100 consecutive cases of refractive surgery using objective and subjective criteria.


RESULTS
Our objective refractive results are comparable to the results of many other authors. The subjective evaluation reveals a large discrepancy compared to the objective data.


CONCLUSIONS
The evaluation of the results in refractive surgery should include more subjective parameters. This will allow to better correlate the quality-parameters of the surgery to the patient's expectations.
Clinica Oculistica, Ospedale Regionale, Lugano.
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Artaria
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D054018:Lasers, Excimer; D008297:Male; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery*; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D018903:Photorefractive Keratectomy; D012029:Refraction, Ocular