Refractive surgery: the most cost-saving technique in refractive errors correction

Mohammadi, Seyed Farzad; Alinia, Cyrus; Tavakkoli, Maryam; Lashay, Alireza; Chams, Hormoz

doi:10.18240/ijo.2018.06.20

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“…Out of the three groups of myopia correction modalities reported in the studies ( 18 , 21 , 22 ), contact lens and spectacles appeared to be generally more costly than refractive surgeries ( Figure 2 ). Annually, the direct costs of contact lens and spectacles were $198.30-$378.10 and $342.50, respectively while refractive surgeries was $19.10 ( 18 , 21 ).…”

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“…In two other studies ( 21 , 22 ), the costs of refractive correction were computed by including other refractive errors (hyperopia and astigmatism). While the costs of each modality for myopia correction alone could not be determined, they provide insights to the general cost for refractive correction in the country.…”

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“…In a recent Iranian study, 120 subjects aged ≥ 23 years were interviewed in a hospital and the lifetime direct costs of spectacles, contact lenses and refractive surgeries were $9373.50, $5203.10, and $568.10, respectively ( 21 ). The annual direct costs of refractive correction per patient and for each of the three modalities were $309, $342.50, $198.30, and $19.10, respectively.…”

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“…In this review, we found 5 studies addressing the cost of myopia correction ( 18 , 19 , 21 , 22 , 33 ), which are generally direct costs from spectacles, contact lens and refractive surgeries. The per capita annual cost of myopia correction was low in USA, moderate in Iran and high in Singapore.…”

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Cost of Myopia Correction: A Systematic Review

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Myopia is one of the leading causes of visual impairment globally. Despite increasing prevalence and incidence, the associated cost of treatment remains unclear. Health care spending is a major concern in many countries and understanding the cost of myopia correction is the first step eluding to the overall cost of myopia treatment. As cost of treatment will reduce the burden of cost of illness, this will aid in future cost-benefit analysis and the allocation of healthcare resources, including considerations in integrating eye care (refractive correction with spectacles) into universal health coverage (UHC). We performed a systematic review to determine the economic costs of myopia correction. However, there were few studies for direct comparison. Costs related to myopia correction were mainly direct with few indirect costs. Annual prevalence-based direct costs for myopia ranged from $14-26 (USA), $56 (Iran) and $199 (Singapore) per capita, respectively (population: 274.63 million, 75.15 million and 3.79 million, respectively). Annually, the direct costs of contact lens were $198.30-$378.10 while spectacles and refractive surgeries were $342.50 and $19.10, respectively. This review provides an insight to the cost of myopia correction. Myopia costs are high from nation-wide perspectives because of the high prevalence of myopia, with contact lenses being the more expensive option. Without further interventions, the burden of illness of myopia will increase substantially with the projected increase in prevalence worldwide. Future studies will be necessary to generate more homogenous cost data and provide a complete picture of the global economic cost of myopia.

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Cost of Myopia Correction: A Systematic Review

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“…As refractive procedures have become safer, more refined and more affordable over time, their number has dramatically increased. Indeed, it has been argued that refractive surgery may represent the most cost-effective option for refractive correction [4].…”

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A Critical Overview of the Biological Effects of Mitomycin C Application on the Cornea Following Refractive Surgery

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During the last 2 decades, modifying the shape of the cornea by means of laser photoablation has emerged as a successful and popular treatment option for refractive errors. Corneal surface ablation techniques such as photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser-assisted subepithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) offer good refractive results while having a minimal impact on corneal biomechanical stability. Past limitations of these techniques included the long-term regression of refractive outcome and a vigorous healing response that reduced corneal clarity in some patients (giving rise to what is clinically described as “haze”). Mitomycin C (MMC) was introduced as a healing modulator and applied on the corneal surface after refractive surgery to address these drawbacks. This article critically reviews the available evidence on the biological effects, safety, and clinical benefits of the off-label use of MMC in corneal refractive surgery.

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