Dampak Operasi Katarak terhadap Vision-Related Quality Of Life (VR-QOL) pada Pasien Katarak Senilis di Rumah Sakit Mata Prima Vision

Abstract

Background. Cataracts are one of the main causes of visual impairment and blindness that can be treated. This condition can impair daily activities, reducing vision-related quality of life (VR-QOL). Cataract is treated surgically to restore the patients’ vision. Objective. The general purpose of this study is to analyze the VR-QOL of senile cataract patients before and after cataract surgery using the NEI-VFQ-25. Method. This study is an observational analytical study with a cohort design. Data were collected using the NEI-VFQ- 25 questionnaire to evaluate VR-QOL before and after surgery. Sampling was conducted using the consecutive sampling method in patients undergoing cataract surgery at Rumah Sakit Mata Prima Vision. Results and Discussion. The number of study subjects who participated in interviews before and after cataract surgery was 50 people. There was a difference in VR-QOL of senile cataract patients before and after cataract surgery (p < 0.001). Patients with unilateral and bilateral cataracts showed significant improvement. Patients at each cataract degrees (II, III, IV, and V) showed significant improvement. The group that did not have comorbidities, the group with diabetes, the group with hypertension, and the group with diabetes and hypertension showed significant improvements. In addition, both pre-elderly and elderly patients showed significant improvement after cataract surgery. Significant increases can also be seen from all levels of education and income. Conclusion. Cataract surgery significantly improves VR-QOL in patients with senile cataracts. These findings confirm the importance of early cataract intervention to improve patients' VR-QOL.