Cataract surgery in Australia: a profile of patient‐centred outcomes

Abstract

The findings from this study indicate that cataract surgery outcomes in Australia compare well with international standards, and emphasize the inadequacy of visual acuity to measure relevant surgical outcomes. Increased preoperative counselling may be required in those groups less likely to attain high levels of satisfaction. Finally, the role of cataract surgery to improve quality of life must be investigated further, as this is the ultimate goal of the procedure.

Prospective functional and clinical comparison of bilateral ReZoom and ReSTOR intraocular lenses in patients 70 years or younger

“…[10][11][12][13] These measurements are especially important in light of the May 2005 decision of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to allow patients to pay out-of-pocket for presbyopiacorrecting IOLs. Paying patients may expect bestcase outcomes, including spectacle independence and excellent functional vision at all distances.…”

Refractive expectations of patients having cataract surgery

“…1 Studies of patient determinants of postoperative satisfaction have largely focused on functional improvement (the ability of the patient to perform vision-dependent tasks), quality-of-life scores, or subjective satisfaction with vision. [2][3][4][5][6] To our knowledge, no studies have looked specifically at refractive expectations in patients having cataract surgery with monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) (PubMed search by MeSH headings: cataract extraction, patient satisfaction). This is an important question as cataract surgery has become well recognized as a refractive procedure and patient satisfaction is clearly related to preoperative expectations.…”

Quality of Life Before and After Cataract Surgery: Research in a Sample of Polish Patients

“…In the countries of high economic development, the quality of post-hospitalization care and financial support available for people with poor vision may considerably affect the perceived quality of life and level of satisfaction with treatment (Crabtree et al 1999;Crudden and McBroom 1999;Klein et al 1994;Odberg et al 2001). In undeveloped countries or in national groups of lower socio-economic status the situation is different-cataract surgery is often performed when a patient suffers from almost complete loss of vision (Fletcher et al 1997;He et al 1999;Malik et al 2003;Pager 2004;Pager et al 2004;Pokharel et al 1998;Zhao et al 1998). Hence, the change experienced by patients, despite the lack of further care, being so great that they may perceive the quality of life in more positive terms, if only the capability of vision does not cause significant adaptation difficulties, for example withdrawal of family care and expectation to undertake a job and to earn for living.…”