ArticleBMJ open2019
Impact of first and second eye cataract surgery on physical activity: a prospective study.
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- A Systematic Review of the Effects of Second-Eye Cataract Surgery on Motor Function.Frontiers in aging · 2022Pooled it
- Interaction between visual impairment and subjective cognitive complaints on physical activity impairment in U.S. older adults: NHANES 2005-2008.BMC geriatrics · 2024Article
- Inflammation-Involved Proteins in Blood Serum of Cataract Patients-A Preliminary Study.Biomedicines · 2023Article
- Immediate Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery: Opinions among Refractive Surgeons in the United States and a Comparative Analysis with European Consultants.Journal of ophthalmology · 2022Article
- Experiences following cataract surgery - patient perspectives.Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) · 2020Review
- Survey of patient satisfaction after bilateral cataract surgery.Romanian journal of ophthalmologyArticle
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Abstract
objectivesTo investigate the impact of first eye and second eye cataract surgery on the level of physical activity undertaken by older adults with bilateral cataract.
designProspective cohort study.
settingThree public ophthalmology clinics in Western Australia.
participantsFifty-five older adults with bilateral cataract aged 55+ years, awaiting first eye cataract surgery. OUTCOME MEASURES: The primary outcome measure was participation in moderate leisure-time physical activity. The secondary outcomes were participation in walking, gardening and vigorous leisure-time physical activity. Participants completed a researcher-administered questionnaire, containing the Active Australia Survey and visual tests before first eye cataract surgery, after first eye surgery and after second eye surgery. A Generalised Estimating Equation linear regression model was undertaken to analyse the change in moderate leisure-time physical activity participation before first eye surgery, after first eye surgery and after second eye surgery, after accounting for relevant confounders.
resultsParticipants spent significantly less time per week (20 min) on moderate leisure-time physical activity before first eye cataract surgery compared with after first eye surgery (p=0.04) after accounting for confounders. After second eye cataract surgery, participants spent significantly more time per week (32 min) on moderate physical activity compared with after first eye surgery (p=0.02). There were no significant changes in walking, gardening and vigorous physical activity throughout the cataract surgery process.
conclusionFirst and second eye cataract surgery each independently increased participation in moderate leisure-time physical activity. This provides a rationale for timely first and second eye cataract surgery for bilateral cataract patients, even when they have relatively good vision.
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