Hypnosis in photoablative refractive surgery: a monocentric prospective study

To our knowledge this is the first study to demonstrate that conversational hypnosis significantly enhances patient experience and surgical cooperation during refractive laser surgery, despite no effect on physiological markers. It represents a promising adjunct relaxing technique useful in outpatient settings.

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Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Published
2026-02-25
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https://doi.org/10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001926
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Pain Management and Placebo Effect
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Hypnosis in photoablative refractive surgery: a monocentric prospective study

Oscar Kallay, Anna Zein-El-Din, Therry Vilet
Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Pain Management and Placebo Effect
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Hypnosis in photoablative refractive surgery: a monocentric prospective study

Oscar Kallay, Anna Zein-El-Din, Therry Vilet
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Abstract

To our knowledge this is the first study to demonstrate that conversational hypnosis significantly enhances patient experience and surgical cooperation during refractive laser surgery, despite no effect on physiological markers. It represents a promising adjunct relaxing technique useful in outpatient settings.

Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
University of Namur (BE), Erasmus Hospital (BE), UCB Pharma (Belgium) (BE)
Openalex Percentile: Top 46%
Pain Management and Placebo Effect
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