@article{ref1,
title="Effectiveness of cataract surgery in reducing driving-related difficulties: a systematic review and meta-analysis",
journal="Injury prevention",
year="2008",
author="Subzwari, S. and Desapriya, Ediriweera B. R. and Scime, Giulia and Babul, Shelina and Jivani, K. and Pike, Ian",
volume="14",
number="5",
pages="324-328",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of cataract surgery in improving vision and driving performance while reducing driving-related difficulties. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES: Twelve electronic databases were searched from the date of inception of each database to May 2007. Other sources of potentially relevant information were also identified and examined. REVIEW METHODS: Eligible study designs included randomized controlled trials (RCT), non-RCT, quasi-experimental, case-control, controlled-before-and-after, and cohort studies that examined driving-related indicators in patients undergoing cataract surgery. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The outcome measures included any type of driving-related indicator. A secondary outcome measure was motor vehicle (MV) crash involvement. RESULTS: Seven studies were included in the review and five in the meta-analysis. The overall pooled odds ratio (OR) was 0.12 (95% CI 0.10 to 0.16). Results suggest that the risk of driving-related difficulties was reduced by 88% following cataract surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Cataract surgery is associated with an 88% reduction in the risk of driving-related difficulties. This supports the efficacy of cataract surgery to improve driving in older people, as well as positive implications for a reduction in MV crashes, overall traffic safety, and individual well-being.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1353-8047",
doi="10.1136/ip.2007.017830",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/ip.2007.017830"
}