Assessment of vision-related quality of life among patients with cataracts and the outcomes of cataract surgery using a newly developed visual function questionnaire: the VFQ-J11

2014 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 415-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshimune Hiratsuka ◽  
Masakazu Yamada ◽  
Yoko Akune ◽  
Akira Murakami ◽  
Annabelle A. Okada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Visual Function ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Visual Function Questionnaire

scholarly journals Vision related quality of life: A cataract study

2007 ◽  
Vol 60 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 653-656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slobodanka Latinovic ◽  
Vladimir Canadanovic ◽  
Nikola Babic ◽  
Ljiljana Ljesevic ◽  
Desanka Grkovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Visual Function ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Subjective Perception ◽  
Everyday Activities ◽  
Related Quality

Introduction. Since 1996, advanced methods and new instruments for the assessment of vision quality of life (VisQoL) index (37 and 15) have been developed and applied at the University Eye Clinic in Novi Sad. Many researches assume that postoperative results should not be evaluated only by postoperative visual acuity, but also by subjective perception of visual function and the patients ability to perform everyday activities, i.e. by quality of life. Therefore, our clinical results were based on both parameters of visual function, as the most objective attributes for assessing outcomes of certain types of cataract surgery. Material and Methods. Based on the results of the Cataract Study in Vojvodina in 2004, 5.7% of patients waiting for cataract surgery were already blind, 16.5% had low vision with cataract on both eyes, and 57% of patients had monocular blindness. Results and Discussion. With improvement of visual acuity to 0.5 or higher, after cataract surgery in 96.5% of patients, the cumulative VisQoL 15-index changed from 59.3 to 95.5. Intraocular lens implantation contributed most to the significant improvement in the vision related quality of life. Our study showed that pseudophakic patients had better quality of life than aphakic patients, who had the same visual acuity and refractive correction. Difficulties in performing everyday activities, such as shopping, using the telephone and reading, were found in 12.7% of aphakic, but only in 3% of pseudophakic patients. Conclusion. Advanced phacoemulsification techniques enable operated cataract patients immediate vision recovery, better quality of life, and personal satisfaction with visual function in everyday activities.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Croatian Version of the 25-item National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dina Lešin Gaćina ◽  
Bernarda Škegro ◽  
Sonja Jandroković ◽  
Ivan Škegro ◽  
Iva Bešlić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Visual Function ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Ophthalmological Examination ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Visual Function Questionnaire

Abstract Purpose: The purpose of study was to translate, adapt and validate the Croatian version of the 25-item National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) in participants with visual impairment. This study also aims at evaluating the relationship between visual impairment and health-related quality of life (HRQoL).Methods: The prospective observational study was conducted at the University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Department of Ophthalmology. The sample consisted of 175 patients with four chronic ocular diseases: cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). The translation of the NEI VFQ-25 to Croatian was conducted following the standardized procedure. All participants underwent an ophthalmological examination and completed the NEI VFQ-25 and the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 Questionnaire (SF-36). In order to assess the psychometric properties of the NEI VFQ-25 we calculated Cronbach's α coefficient, intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), convergent and discriminant validity, as well as criterion and concurrent validity.Results: Results show high internal consistency (Cronbach α range 0.739-0.932) and high test-retest reliability (ICC 0.876-0.975) for all subscales. None of the items had failed either convergent or discriminant validity. Moderate to high Spearman's rho coefficients of correlations were found between best corrected visual acuity and 8 subscales in the NEI VFQ-25 (0.430<ρ<0.631). Moderate correlations were found between comparable domains in the NEI VFQ-25 and in the SF-36 questionnaire (p<0.01).Conclusion: The Croatian version of the NEI VFQ-25 has very good psychometric properties and can be a useful instrument for assessing vision-related quality of life in Croatian population with chronic ophthalmic diseases. The trial registration number: DRKS-ID DRKS00016751Date of registration in DRKS: 2019/02/15

scholarly journals The utility of visual function questionnaire in the assessment of the impact of diabetic retinopathy on vision-related quality of life

Eye ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Gabrielian ◽  
S M Hariprasad ◽  
R D Jager ◽  
J L Green ◽  
W F Mieler
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Visual Function ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Visual Function Questionnaire ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Vision related problems after cataract surgery

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 307-311
Author(s):  
Vladimir Canadanovic ◽  
Slobodanka Latinovic ◽  
Nikola Babic ◽  
Aleksandar Miljkovic ◽  
Desanka Grkovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Visual Function ◽  
Senile Cataract ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Quality Of Life Index

Introduction. Senile cataract is an age-related eye disease and one of the most common causes of visual impairment. It is one of the most important causes of reversible blindness in the elderly persons, with a steady increase in prevalence with advanced age. The resulting loss of visual acuity has important implications for physical functions and the overall quality of life of affected individuals. However, cataract related visual loss is completely reversible with modern cataract surgery techniques. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the visual outcomes (visual acuity and visual function) before and after cataract surgery, and to assess patient satisfaction with final surgical outcomes. Material and Methods. This prospective study included 176 consecutive patients with senile cataract who underwent phacoemulsification with a foldable intraocular lens implantation. Evaluation of vision related problems of daily living was done in all patients using a vision related quality of life questionnaire, before and 10 days after the surgery. All patients self-rated their vision-related problems into 4 categories: no problems, small problems, big problems, and very big problems. The results were presented as a vision-related quality of life index. Results. There were 176 patients included in this study, with an average age of 65.4 ? 12 years. The operated patients had significantly better visual acuity than before cataract surgery (p < 0,001), with a median postoperative visual acuity of 0.8. Before cataract surgery, the average vision-related quality of life index was 53.7 (range 21.3 - 87.7). The self-rated vision related problems were present in 59.8% patients before senile cataract surgery, and only in 12.8% of patients undergoing phaco cataract surgery (p<0.001). Ten days after cataract surgery vision-related quality of life index improved to 92.9 (range 57.1 - 98.7). Conclusion. Visual function, self-estimated vision related problems and patients satisfaction are significantly higher after the phaco cataract surgery. We believe that vision related quality of life index is a valid and sensitive tool for visual function and vision-related quality of life evaluation.

scholarly journals Effects of Cataract Surgery on Vision-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa and the Predictive Factors of Quality of Life Improvement

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Gen Miura ◽  
Takayuki Baba ◽  
Tomoaki Tatsumi ◽  
Hirotaka Yokouchi ◽  
Shuichi Yamamoto
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Retinitis Pigmentosa ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Visual Function Questionnaire ◽  
Life Improvement ◽  
The Impact

Purpose. To determine the effects of cataract surgery and preoperative factors on the vision-related quality of life (QOL) in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Materials and Methods. This was a prospective, interventional study of 54 patients diagnosed with RP. The 25-item National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) was used to determine the QOL before and after the cataract surgery. The correlations between the scores of the questionnaire and the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), macular structure, and degree of improvement of the NEI VFQ-25 scores were also determined. Results. Statistically significant improvements were observed in the BCVA and all of the NEI VFQ-25 subscale scores except for color vision. The improvement of general vision was the largest. The postoperative BCVA of the better-seeing eye was more strongly and significantly correlated with the postoperative NEI VFQ-25 scores than that of the worse-seeing eye. All of the postoperative NEI VFQ-25 scores were significantly correlated with the length of the ellipsoid zone (EZ) of the photoreceptors. No significant correlation was found between the preoperative general vision, near vision, mental health scores, and EZ length. All of the preoperative NEI VFQ-25 scores except the social function and mental health scores were negatively and significantly correlated with the degree of improvement of the NEI VFQ-25 score. The EZ length was significantly correlated with the degree of improvement of the NEI VFQ-25 scores of the general vision, distance vision, mental health, dependency, and composite 9 scores. Conclusions. Cataract surgery can significantly improve the NEI VFQ-25 scores in RP patients. The EZ length can be used to predict the postoperative VFQ scores. We conclude that the NEI VFQ-25 is a useful method to evaluate the impact of cataract surgery on the BCVA in patients with RP.

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