Addressing the Unmet Needs of Cataract Patients: When Quality of Vision Can Make the Difference in Quality of Life

Download or read book Addressing the Unmet Needs of Cataract Patients: When Quality of Vision Can Make the Difference in Quality of Life written by Rita Mencucci and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-10-13 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due to the ageing population, the need for cataract surgery is increasing very steeply in line with demographic change. Cataract surgery is a highly successful and cost-effective intervention, but the implantation of conventional monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) only allows a restoration of distance vision, with minimal postoperative functionality of near and intermediate vision, which are necessary for many common daily tasks. Although the removal of the opacified crystalline lens has been demonstrated to have a very positive impact on the mental health, daily functioning, and Quality of Life (QoL) of patients, it is not surprising that the poor visual restoration achieved with conventional monofocal IOLs at different near and intermediate distances might limit patient functioning and consequently QoL, considering changing lifestyles and increased working years. Therefore, this has led to a growing interest toward IOLs that may also reduce spectacle dependence for intermediate and near distances.