Visual experience and patient satisfaction with wavefront-guided laser in situ keratomileusis

Most patients were as satisfied or more satisfied with their postoperative uncorrected visual acuity than with their preoperative best corrected visual acuity. By continuing to minimize postoperative refractive error through the use of nomograms and improved technology, visual complaints such as night glare and halo could be diminished or even eliminated. The study shows that subjective experience affected satisfaction with results. Some dissatisfaction might be mitigated by being sure patients are educated and have realistic expectations before surgery.