J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  2007 Apr;48(4):485-492.

2005 Survey for KSCRS Members: Current Trends in Cataract Surgery in Korea

• Lee DY
• Roh JH
• Shyn KH

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study investigates the current state of and future trends in the field of cataract surgery in Korea.
METHODS
Since 1995, the members of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS) have made annual surveys on cataract and refractive surgery. The 2005 annual survey, consisting of 76 multiple-choice questions, was mailed in February 2005 to 300 KSCRS members. Sixty-six (22.0%) members answered the questions. Current data were compared with those of previous annual surveys and with those of surveys in the United States.
RESULTS
Forty-six percent of the respondents were in the fifth decade. The duration of hospital stay has decreased annually and the use of topical anesthesia (44%) did not change. Self sealing wound construction was the main wound closure technique in phacoemulsification (63%). The implantation of phakic IOL was performed by 38% of the respondents and the most preferred intraocular lenses for small incision cataract surgery were acrylic (79%). Interest in the value added IOL has increased annually.
CONCLUSIONS
This survey summarized current trends and changes in cataract surgery in Korea.

Keyword

Cataract Surgery; KSCRS; Survey

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia
Cataract*
Surveys and Questionnaires
Korea*
Length of Stay
Lenses, Intraocular
Phacoemulsification
Postal Service
Refractive Surgical Procedures
United States
Wound Closure Techniques
Wounds and Injuries