@article{ref1,
title="What factors influence cataract waiting list time?",
journal="British journal of ophthalmology",
year="2000",
author="Churchill, A. J. and Vize, C. J. and Stewart, O. G. and Backhouse, O.",
volume="84",
number="4",
pages="429-431",
abstract="AIMS: To determine whether there were any specific factors that influenced waiting list time (WLT) for patients undergoing cataract surgery. METHODS: 70 preoperative cataract patients were interviewed by one of the authors using a questionnaire to score visual acuity, coexisting ocular pathology and disabilities, threat to independent living/employment, and perceived visual handicap for detailed, gross, and driving vision. Individuals were analysed separately according to whether it was their first or second cataract operation. RESULTS: The median WLT for first eye surgery was 9 months (n = 31) and 13 months for second eye surgery (n = 36). The WLT ranged from 2 to 25 months for first eyes and 0.25-18 months for second eyes. Where there was a perceived threat to independent living or employment the WLT was found to be significantly shorter than the median. A high overall score correlated with a shorter WLT. Surgical priority was also given to individuals with anisometropia >3 dioptres. CONCLUSION: This study has demonstrated that there are specific factors that influence clinicians when prioritising patients for cataract surgery.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0007-1161",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}