Relationship of Cataract Symptoms of Preoperative Patients and Vision-related Quality of Life

Lee, Jae Eun; Fos, Peter J.; Sung, Jung Hye; Amy, Brian W.; Zúñiga, Miguel Ángel; Lee, Won Jae; Kim, Jae Chang

doi:10.1007/s11136-005-4348-8

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“…The CSS is widely accepted as a reliable, valid, and very sensitive tool to assess cataract patients preoperatively. It is internationally recognized as a highly correlated index to the VF-14 2526. Our results are consistent with this international trend.…”

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Development and validation of an Arabic version of the visual functioning index VF-14 for cataract patients

Mousa

Ghamdi

Kalantan

et al. 2012

Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol

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Purpose:To develop and validate an Arabic version of the Visual Functioning Index (VF-14) for patients with cataracts.Materials and Methods:The VF-14 was translated into Arabic by an epidemiologist and an ophthalmologist, both fluent in Arabic and English. The VF-14 was administered to patients diagnosed with cataract at two hospitals in Egypt and two hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Patients were also administered three other forms; the cataract symptoms score (CSS); global measure of vision; and cataract medical form. Internal reliability and external validity were measured. Index sensitivity to visual acuity was detected and potential effective factors were investigated. Correlation analyses were performed. A p value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results:The translated VF-14 was consistent and reliable (σ = 0.763, p < 0.0001). It was also statistically significantly sensitive to vision (p < 0.0001). The mean calculated index was 62.18 ± 19.34, and was highly correlated with; CSS and other scores (p < 0.0001, all cases). Factors that may affect the index are; age, sex, vision, wearing glasses, type, position, and severity of cataract.Conclusion:The Arabic VF 14 is a reliable and valid tool for evaluation of both visual functioning and quality of visual life among cataract patients. It is also sensitive to changes in visual acuity, demographic, and clinical characteristics.

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Development and validation of an Arabic version of the visual functioning index VF-14 for cataract patients

Mousa

Ghamdi

Kalantan

et al. 2012

Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol

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“…There have been a number of recent efforts to improve the ability to detect significant effects of cataract before changes in high-contrast acuity are noted 16,17. Earlier treatment of cataracts has shown significant benefits in terms of both patient safety and quality of life 18,19…”

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A survey of potential and previous cataract-surgery patients: what the ophthalmologist should know

Henderson¹,

Solomon²,

Masket³

et al. 2014

OPTH

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ObjectiveThis study utilized a phone survey to characterize patient perceptions of cataract surgery and the manner in which the ophthalmologist contributes to the patient’s understanding in electing cataract surgery.Patients and methodsCalls were made from a randomized membership list of the American Association of Retired Persons until 1,000 respondents 50 years of age or older had been recruited. Three groups were recruited: persons with no prior diagnosis of cataracts, persons diagnosed with cataracts but who had not had surgery, and persons who had had cataract surgery on both eyes within the past 5 years. A series of fixed-choice and open-ended questions was then presented to qualified participants. Questions related to vision, quality of life, and the understanding and perceptions of cataract surgery.ResultsTwo-thirds of respondents reported having frequent eye examinations. More than half indicated that they had discussed cataract surgery with an eye doctor, most often with an ophthalmologist. They reported that the benefits of surgery were most often mentioned (68%), but lens options were infrequently mentioned (39%). Of those who had had surgery, 81% elected to do so on the advice of their health care professional. About 85% of respondents who had had surgery felt well educated about the procedure, though only 75% felt they understood their lens and vision options. Three-quarters of those who had had cataract surgery wished they had had the surgery sooner, and reported that they were enjoying life more after surgery.ConclusionThe ophthalmologist plays an important role in preparing patients for cataract surgery. Discussing both the timing of the surgery and the patient’s lens options are critical for appropriate care; the survey results suggest room for improvement in this regard. Respondents reported they wished they had had surgery sooner, based primarily on their improved quality of life postoperatively.

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“…These findings are in line with a study that used the CSS in American and Korean cataract population and found that the former reported no symptoms or not being "bothered" by any symptom significantly than the latter. 20 The difference was attributed to the cultural differences in making decisions on cataract surgery in the two populations. Although matching items to patients' severity of symptoms may miss the opportunity to measure the participants with extreme responses (i.e., those reporting being very bothered), targeting for the CSS is important because when a set of symptoms (or items) is not matched well (i.e., either too hard or easy) to the severity of symptoms, reliability gets affected as was the case.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…3 The CSS is unusual in that very few developed questionnaires assess the symptoms that cause discomfort to cataract patients. 20,21 Two versions of the CSS exist-one with 5 items 3 and the other with 6 items. 22 Both versions use a four-category Likert design, and the scoring system is based on simple summation of the CSS.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…22 Both versions use a four-category Likert design, and the scoring system is based on simple summation of the CSS. 3,[20][21][22] These were developed to help determine appropriate timing for cataract surgery, its outcomes, and whether the symptoms included bothered cataract patients. [20][21][22][23][24][25][26] We used the 5-item CSS for the present study, and given the benefits of Rasch analysis, there is justification for subjecting this version of the CSS to the requirements of the Rasch model.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Cataract Symptom Score Questionnaire: Rasch Revalidation

Gothwal¹,

Wright²,

Lamoureux³

et al. 2009

NOPE

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Relationship of Cataract Symptoms of Preoperative Patients and Vision-related Quality of Life

Cited by 16 publications

References 11 publications

Development and validation of an Arabic version of the visual functioning index VF-14 for cataract patients

Development and validation of an Arabic version of the visual functioning index VF-14 for cataract patients

A survey of potential and previous cataract-surgery patients: what the ophthalmologist should know

Cataract Symptom Score Questionnaire: Rasch Revalidation

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