Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Cataract Surgery

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the patient-reported outcome measures and health-related quality of life in cataract patients after their cataract surgery. Method: A prospective observational pilot study was conducted on 197 patients with cataract who underwent phacoemulsification cataract surgery in an urban-based eye care hospital. Result: Out of 197 patients, 110 patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria of the study. In our study, we chose Catquest-9SF as our parent questionnaire and made a few modifications in it based on the livelihood of our patients. The patient satisfaction percentage with reference to improvement in vision after cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in our study was 87%. A total of 96% of the patients who had multifocal/trifocal IOL implantation were completely satisfied with the cataract surgery. Conclusion: Due to improvement in life expectancy of elderly patients and increased usage of gadgets by them, spectacle independence and functional improvement have become their requirements. With standardised techniques, expertise and experience with the right use of advanced equipment and appropriate IOLs, we were able to get excellent results and complete patient satisfaction by knowing their lifestyle and requirement. Patient-reported outcome measures helped us in improving the vision and health-related quality of life after cataract surgery.

Keywords

• prom
• prom in cataract
• quality of life after surgery