Quality of life in patients after cataract operation
Quality of life in patients after cataract operation

Summary/Abstract: Aim. The study aim was to perform a complex analysis how cataract operation influences patients’ quality of life. Different aspects of QoL were assessed such as: vision acuity, daily life comfort, and social and emotional functions in order to further improve patients’ care and expand knowledge.Methods. The study group included 100 patients (45 men and 55 women) of the SPEKTRUM ophtalmology clinical hospital who underwent operation of cataract removal. Two proprietary questionnaires were used as well as WHOQOL-Bref and AIS questionnaires.Results. Patients’ quality of life after operation was above the mean (>50 points) in all domains. The physical domain score was the lowest (54 points) while the social domain – the highest (70 points). Quality of life did not depend on gender but corre- lated inversely with age. In 93 patients over 50 the correlation was statistically signifi- cant in all domains of WHOQOL-Bref scale (rho range from -0,444 to -0,594). Quality of life was significantly higher also in patients with higher education, living in towns, singles and living with families or partners.Conclusions. The physical domain score in the WHOQOL-Bref scale was the worst because of advanced age and comorbidities but patients’ engaging in social activities improved their well-being and self-acceptance. The majority of them reported satisfac- tion with the results of operation and general lack of complications. Their ability to perform daily activities improved considerably which eliminates pre-existing barriers and handicaps.

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