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Patients' Satisfaction
and Functional Visual Outcome with ReSTOR Multifocal Intraocular
Lenses after Cataract Surgery Using Visual Function Questionnaire
(VF-14)
Tarek M. Eid1,2, Wael el-Menawy2, Motaz Sabry1
& Ihab el-Hawary2
1Ophthhalmology
Department, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt. 2Glaucoma &
Cataract Unit, Magrabi Eye & Ear Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Tanta Med. Sc. J 2008; 3(3):148-156
Article type: Original article
Aim: To assess the subjective visual function and
patients' satisfaction as well as visual outcome after cataract
surgery with implantation of ReSTOR multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs).
Patients and methods: Patients subjectively assessed their visual
activity by answering the items in the VF-14 questionnaire after
cataract surgery and ReSTOR IOL implantation. Patients were also
asked to rate their overall trouble with vision and satisfaction
with visual outcome. Objective outcome measures included uncorrected
distance and near visual acuity (UCDVA & UCNVA) and reported visual
symptoms. Results: Fifty two eyes of 26 patients were evaluated,
with mean age of 55 years. Posterior subcapsular cataract was seen
in 34 eyes. Postoperative UCDVA was 20/40 or better in 92.6% of eyes
and UCNVA of J2 or better was seen in 88.9%. Five patients had
transient visual symptoms; one had persistent halos around light.
The overall score of VF-14 was 83.9. The average score for items
testing activities related to “near” visual tasks was 82.6 compared
to a score of 85.8 for “intermediate” visual activities and 86.4 for
“distance” visual activities. Some patients were less satisfied with
intermediate activity, in particular computer work. Conclusion: Most
patients having cataract surgery with ReSTOR multifocal IOL were
generally satisfied with their visual function for both distance and
near but not so with intermediate vision. The ReSTOR lens is more
likely to benefit patients in which intermediate visual activities,
like computer work, play a lesser role.
ICID 885219
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