TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Evaluating the benefits of second-eye cataract surgery among the elderly
JO  - Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
A1  - Ishikawa, Takuro
A1  - Desapriya, Ediriweera B. R.
A1  - Puri, Maneesh
A1  - Kerr, John M.
A1  - Hewapathirane, D. Sesath
A1  - Pike, Ian
SP  - 1593
EP  - 1603
VL  - 39
IS  - 10
N2  - UNLABELLED: The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize and appraise the evidence of benefits of second-eye cataract extraction for visual function, patient-reported quality of life, falls, and driving ability among the elderly. We conducted a comprehensive search in MEDLINE using "surgery," "cataract extraction," "second eye," and "bilateral." Ten studies met the inclusion and quality criteria. We found "moderate" evidence supporting improvement in stereopsis, stereoacuity, and anisometropia over and above the benefits of first-eye surgery. We also found "moderate" evidence supporting improvement in visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and self-reported visual functioning. Studies included in the review do not provide definitive evidence of second-eye surgery benefits on health-related quality of life, visual fields, falls prevention, and driving performance. However, the heterogeneity of outcome measures and the limited number of studies likely contributed to our findings. The findings have implications for clinicians and policymakers in the health-care industry and emphasize the need for additional trials examining this important and widely performed clinical procedure. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.<br><br>Copyright © 2013 ASCRS and ESCRS. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0886-3350
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrs.2013.08.033
ID  - ref1
ER  -