Patient Outcome Statistics Regarding
Lasik, All-Laser Lasik, PRK, LASEK, Epi-Lasik, CK, P-IOL, RLE, etc.
White lies, bald face lies, and statistics. Here are two illustrations of how statistics can be used to dubious consequence. In the United States, over 90% of all pedestrian vs. auto accidents occur when the pedestrian is within a crosswalk. Therefore, the crosswalk is the most dangerous place for a pedestrian to cross a road. In the world, the most commonly found last name is Wong. In the world, the most commonly found first name is Mohammed. Statistically, there should be an awful lot of Mohammed Wongs out there. Statistical analysis is not for the faint of heart or the closed of mind. Any analysis of statistical data should be considered suspect. You can use this type of information as an indication of probable result, but use some common sense and consider the big picture, not just one set of numbers. Every person is different and what is probable for one person may not be possible for another. You wouldn't wear your friend's contacts and expect a good result, neither should you base your own decision about refractive surgery on the results of others. All refractive surgery candidates need to base a decision upon their own unique circumstance and probability of achieving the desired outcome. That can only occur after a full examination by a competent doctor. The best that we can provide to those seeking certainty in numbers is what our organization has determined to be the national norm of refractive surgery outcomes at What To Expect. If you are ready to choose a doctor to be evaluated for conventional or custom wavefront Lasik, All-Laser Lasik, PRK, LASEK, Epi-Lasik, CK, RLE, or any refractive surgery procedure, we highly recommend you consider a doctor who has been evaluated and certified by the USAEyes nonprofit organization. Locate a USAEyes Evaluated & Certified Lasik Laser Eye Surgery Doctor. |
