Signification of Cataract Surgery for Patients of the Age 80 Years and Older
Authors:
J. Kadlecová; N. Jirásková; P. Rozsíval
Authors‘ workplace:
Oční klinika LF UK a Fakultní nemocnice v Hradci Králové Přednosta: Prof. MUDr. Pavel Rozsíval, CSc.
Published in:
Prakt. Lék. 2006; 86(5): 265-267
Category:
Of different specialties
Overview
The authors evaluate the benefits of the cataract surgery for old patients. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) before operation, on the first postoperative day and 6 and 18 months after surgery were assessed as well as the changes in the quality of live using the modified test VF-8. The positive effect of the cataract surgery was proved in the patients in this age group. Not only the improvement of the visual functions, but also of the orientation and of the quality of life was reported by the patients. Based on our results we consider the cataract surgery indicated for old patients even with systemic morbidities.
Key words:
cataract surgery, quality of life, test VF-8
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General practitioner for children and adolescents General practitioner for adultsArticle was published in
General Practitioner
2006 Issue 5
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