Frequency of cataract surgery and its impact on visual function-results from the German Gutenberg Health Study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To determine the frequency of cataract surgery in Germany and to evaluate its impact on visual function in an adult population.

Methods

The population-based Gutenberg Health Study was conducted in Germany with its baseline examination between 2007 and 2012 and a 5-year follow-up examiantion. An ophthalmological examination including slit-lamp examination, ocular biometry, and Scheimpflug imaging was carried out. Overall and age-specific frequencies of unilateral and bilateral cataract surgery within 5 years were computed including the 95% confidential intervals [95%-CI]. Association analyses were conducted to determine social and ocular associated factors using multivariable logistic regression analysis. Vision-related quality of life was assessed using NEI VFQ-25.

SUBMITTER: Schuster AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7550321 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature