Peer-reviewed
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology (PMC)
Functional Outcome and Patient Satisfaction after Laser In Situ Keratomileusis for Correction of Myopia and Myopic Astigmatism
Cited in 2 Likelier entries (1 risk, 1 decision).
Used in 2 entries
For each citing entry, the verbatim excerpt and Likelier's calculation notes (how the source's number was converted to the lifetime-probability framing) are shown below. Click through to read the full claim ledger.
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95.4% patient satisfaction; serious complications (ectasia, significant BCVA loss) in <0.1% of cases across reviewed literature
“"The majority of patients were satisfied with the surgical outcome. Functional outcomes were excellent with high rates of spectacle independence. The rate of sight-threatening complications was exceedingly low."”
Calculation notes
This peer-reviewed study confirms satisfaction rates above 95% and serious complication rates below 0.1%. The <0.1% figure used for the native rate reflects the converging consensus across the listed sources. The denominator of 1,000 is derived from 1/0.001 = 1,000.
Source date: 2014-10-01 · Accessed: 2026-04-18
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98.5% of patients satisfied or very satisfied; 98.5% considered main goal achieved; n=200
“"A total of 98.5% of patients was satisfied or very satisfied with their surgery. 98.5% considered their main goal for surgery was achieved. 97.5% would advise friends to do the LASIK treatment."”
Calculation notes
Prospective cohort study, n=200 LASIK patients for myopia and myopic astigmatism. The 1.5% dissatisfied rate corroborates the PROWL floor. Used as secondary corroboration. The 4% figure from PROWL-2 is preferred as the action-rate anchor because PROWL used a broader multi-center design and FDA oversight.
Source date: 2015-01-19 · Accessed: 2026-05-10
