1. Postoperative LASIK Satisfaction Survey Paul Mann, MD Phillip Brunson, OD Mike Mann, MD, FACS * None of the authors have a financial interest in the content of this presentation

2. Objective: To determine patient satisfaction with LASIK outcomes Methods: Retrospective analysis (Three Month post-operative email survey) 349 Patients had IntraLASIK surgery between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008. The Allegretto Wave 400 Hz Eye-Q Laser was the excimer platform used on all patients Survey Questions: 1.How would you rate the quality of your vision? (1 – 5 Scale) 1 = Poor 2 = Below Average 3 = Satisfactory 4 = Good 5 = Excellent Daytime Nighttime 2.Rate your level of Dry Eye Syndrome after LASIK 1 = Extreme 2 = Moderate 3 = Mild 4 = Same as before Sx 5 = Better than before Sx 3.Do you have chronic eye pain after your LASIK surgery? Retrospective Survey

3. Survey Questions Con’t. 4.Do you have difficulty with halos / glare? 5.Would you recommend this procedure to your family and friends? 6.Do you feel that the benefit of this surgery was worth the investment? 7.Rate the quality of life after LASIK 1 = Worse2 = Same 3 = Better 8.Rate the quality of your vision after LASIK compared to your vision with glasses and contacts 1 = Worse2 = Same 3 = Better 9.Would you have the surgery again knowing what you know now?

12. Conclusions A small percentage of patients are not pleased with the result of their LASIK procedure and may have problems with night vision, quality of overall vision, and/or chronic pain. A small percentage of patients are not pleased with the result of their LASIK procedure and may have problems with night vision, quality of overall vision, and/or chronic pain. A larger percentage of patients suffer from dry eyes at the 3 month post-op interval A larger percentage of patients suffer from dry eyes at the 3 month post-op interval Proper patient selection and education are crucial to the success of LASIK Proper patient selection and education are crucial to the success of LASIK The vast majority of patients who undergo LASIK surgery are pleased with the result and feel the monetary investment was worth the cost The vast majority of patients who undergo LASIK surgery are pleased with the result and feel the monetary investment was worth the cost