An Evaluation of Quality of Vision and Quality of Life With LASIK, SMILE and PRK Surgery in Physicians
Stanford University
Summary
The principle investigator is evaluating self-reported quality of vision and quality of life in physicians undergoing LASIK, SMILE and PRK surgery.
Description
The participants will have a comprehensive eye examination once they express an interest in the study. This includes a slit lamp examination of the front of the eye and a dilated fundoscopic examination of the back of the eye. If there is any pathology noted that would exclude the participant from the study, then the investigator will inform the participant and make an appropriate referral. This is standard practice for laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery, small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) surgery. If the participant is deemed appropria…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 21–62 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion criteria. * 21 years or older. * A physician or medical student. * Have the ability to give informed consent. * Speak and read English fluently. * Have not previously had any form of refractive surgery, including prior LASIK or cataract surgery. * May benefit from increased spectacle independence. * Have been determined to be a good candidate for the LASIK, SMILE or PRK procedure based on the investigator's assessment of medical and ophthalmic health, general cognitive function, and physical and social limitations. * Have a treatment target of bilateral emmetropia. * Express willing…
Interventions
- BehavioralQuestionnaire (QoV questionnaire)
Quality of vision and quality of life questionnaire
Location
- Byers Eye Institute at StanfordPalo Alto, California