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

Gen Miura Takayuki Baba Tomoaki TatsumiHirotaka YokouchiShuichi Yamamoto

Published in: BioMed research international (2021)

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.

Keyphrases

cataract surgery
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
drug induced