Observational studyInternational ophthalmology2026
Pre- and post-operative evaluation of psychological well-being and vision-specific quality of life in cataract patients.
Observational study in International ophthalmology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
backgroundCataract is a leading cause of reversible visual impairment in older adults and is strongly associated with reduced quality of life and increased depressive symptoms. Although cataract surgery restores visual function, its psychological impact- particularly on depression and hopelessness-remains insufficiently explored.
methodsThis prospective observational study included 71 patients undergoing standard phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation. Visual function, depression, and hopelessness were assessed preoperatively and at 4 and 12 weeks postoperatively using the NEI VFQ-25, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS). Subgroup analyses were conducted for gender, marital status, employment, socioeconomic status, and education level. Statistical analyses included paired-sample tests, repeated-measures ANOVA or Friedman tests, and Cohen's d effect size calculations.
resultsBest-corrected visual acuity improved significantly from 0.61 to 0.10 logMAR. NEI VFQ-25 subscales-particularly general vision, near and distance activities, colour vision, peripheral vision, and mental health-showed marked postoperative improvement (all p 0.001; large effect sizes). Mean BDI scores decreased from 18.56 ± 5.5 to 14.14 ± 4.7, shifting from "moderate" to "mild" depression by week 12. BHS scores declined from 12.79 ± 2.1 to 10.42 ± 2.2 (both p 0.001), indicating significant but more limited improvement in hopelessness. Subgroup analyses revealed greater psychological recovery in males, married individuals, actively working participants, and those with higher socioeconomic status.
conclusionCataract surgery substantially improves both visual function and psychological well-being. Enhancements in visual acuity and NEI VFQ-25 scores parallel significant reductions in depressive symptoms and modest, yet meaningful, declines in hopelessness. Sociodemographic factors influence recovery patterns, underscoring the importance of individualized patient counselling. Cataract surgery should be recognised not only as a visual rehabilitation procedure but also as a valuable intervention supporting emotional and mental health in older adults.
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