Impacto de la cirugía de catarata: agudeza visual y calidad de vida / Impact of cataract surgery on visual acuity and quality of life
Arch. Soc. Esp. Oftalmol
; Arch. Soc. Esp. Oftalmol;83(4): 237-248, abr. 2008. ilus, tab
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RESUMEN
Objetivo: Medir el impacto de la cirugía de catarata sobre la calidad de vida y agudeza visual. Métodos: Se mide la calidad de vida en pacientes intervenidos de Catarata de cuarenta y seis a noventa y dos años de edad, de ambos géneros y con un nivel intelectual que les permitiera comprender el cuestionario (SF-36). Se completó el cuestionario antes del acto quirúrgico seis y dieciocho meses después. La agudeza visual se mide con el optotipo de Snellen. Resultados: Se realizaron 150 cuestionarios. La edad media fue de 74,32 años (DE 6,44). El dolor corporal fue mejorando de forma significativa. La función social, salud general, evolución declarada de la salud, rol físico y función física tienen una evolución similar, manteniendo una mejoría significativa entre la primera y tercera consulta. No existieron diferencias significativas en el rol emocional ni en la vitalidad. La salud mental ha ido empeorando en las sucesivas consultas con diferencias significativas entre ellas. Los valores medios de agudeza visual son 18,39%, 66,01% y 69,02%. Conclusiones: La facoemulsificación es un método efectivo y seguro para mejorar la calidad de vida, sobre todo en los aspectos físicos. La disminución de la limitación de roles debido a problemas de salud físicos tras la cirugía es concordante con la mejora física. La agudeza visual aumenta claramente tras la cirugía. Los cuestionarios genéricos de calidad de vida como el SF-36 se pueden utilizar como medida de resultado de la cirugía de catarata
ABSTRACT
Objective: To evaluate visual acuity and quality of life improvement after cataract surgery. Methods: Visual acuity and quality of life were assessed in patients undergoing phaco-emulsification. They were of both genders, ranged from forty-six to ninety-two years of age, and were able to understand the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire which explores the differences in quality of life before and after surgery. The questionnaire was completed before cataract surgery and again 6 and 18 months later. Visual acuity was measured with Snellen optotype. Results: The answers of 150 patients were evaluated in this study. The average age was 74.32 years. After the surgery the body pain results increased, with this shown to be statistically significant. The social function, general health, perception, role limitation due to physical problems and physical function significantly improved between the first and third consultations. There were no significant differences in role limitation due to emotional problems, nor in vitality. The mental health dimension became worse between consultations although there was no statistically significant difference found. The average values for Visual Acuity were 18.39, 66.01 and 69.02 at the three timed assessments made. Conclusions: Cataract surgery performed by phacoemulsification has been proven to be effective in improving quality of life, especially in physical aspects, according to the improvement in role limitation due to physical problems. Visual acuity also improves after surgery. Disease specific instruments, such as the SF-36, should be used as the outcome measure in clinical practice after cataract surgery (Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol 2008; 83: 237-248)
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Assunto principal:
Extração de Catarata
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Arch. Soc. Esp. Oftalmol
Ano de publicação:
2008
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Article