Re-engineering the Hong Kong Quality of Life Questionnaire to Assess Cataract Surgery Outcomes

Cataract remains the leading cause of blindness in the world and cataract surgery is the most commonly performed elective surgery worldwide, with high success rates in improving vision and quality of life.1,2 During the past few decades, we have witnessed a rapid progression in cataract surgical techniques, including a push to bilateral cataract surgery due to the prospect of rapid rehabilitation and economic benefits.3 In addition to blindness and visual impairment, cataract is associated with a high rate of falls, accidents, and depression.4 –6 Although the impact of cataract is often
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Source Type: research