Variation of visual function and quality of life in patients after cataract surgery through phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implant

Objective: To determine the variation of visual function and quality of life in patients before and after phacoemulsification with IOL implantation. Methods: Longitudinal prospective analytical observational study in patients older than 50 years who underwent cataract surgery with phacoemulsification with IOL implantation. We evaluated by using the VFQ-25 and QOL.Q questionnaires, the variation of the visual function and quality of life, respectively, in patients with cataract surgery before and after 3 months. Results: The mean age of patients was 74 years ± 7.4 (55%). The 37.5% had previous cataract surgery. A favorable variation of visual function in the subscales of General health (P < .001), General vision (P < .001), Near activities (P < .001), distance activities (P < .001), Limitations (evidenced P = .001) and peripheral vision (P < .001). Quality of life measured with the QOL.Q also provided favorable variation evidencing a significant difference in the subscale of Satisfaction (P = .0001). The measurement of visual acuity showed favorable pre- to post-surgical increase from 0.29 to 0.43 (P < .001). Conclusion: The patients showed favorable response to the intervention, noting an increase in visual acuity, and visual function and quality of life.
Authors: Luján Paredes, Silvio; Pizango Malqui, Orion; Alburquerque Duglio, Miguel; Valenzuela Tito, Maruja; Mayta Tristán, Percy
Source: Rev. Mex Oftalmol.
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10757/333626