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Effect of cataract surgery on cognition, mood, and visual hallucinations in older adults

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Jo Jefferis, Michael Clarke, Professor John-Paul TaylorORCiD

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Abstract

PURPOSE: To assess the impact of cataract surgery on cognition, mood, and visual hallucinations in a cohort of patients aged 75 years and older.SETTING: Secondary care ophthalmology unit in Northeast England.DESIGN: Prospective observational cohort study.METHODS: Participants aged 75 years or older with bilateral cataract and scheduled for cataract surgery were recruited consecutively. Participants were assessed preoperatively and followed for 1 year postoperatively. Cognition was assessed using the revised Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination (ACE-R), mood was measured with the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale, visual hallucinations were elicited using the North East Visual Hallucinations Inventory, and visual acuity was assessed using a logMAR chart.RESULTS: One hundred twelve participants were recruited at baseline; 91(81%) completed 1 year of follow-up. Significant improvements in ACE-R scores were seen between baseline and 1 year postoperatively (95% confidence interval for improvement, 0.5-2.8; P =.005). Improved cognition did not correlate with improved visual acuity (r = -0.13, P =.22). No significant changes in mood were seen during the course of the study (P =.314, repeated-measures 1-way analysis of variance). Complete resolution of complex visual hallucinations occurred in 2 patients after surgery.CONCLUSIONS: Small improvements in cognition and reports of resolved complex visual hallucinations indicate that the benefits of cataract surgery might extend beyond visual improvement. (C) 2015 ASCRS and ESCRS

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Author(s): Jefferis JM, Clarke MP, Taylor JP

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Year: 2015

Volume: 41

Issue: 6

Pages: 1241-1247

Print publication date: 01/06/2015

Online publication date: 19/06/2015

Acceptance date: 21/09/2014

ISSN (print): 0886-3350

ISSN (electronic): 1873-4502

Publisher: Elsevier

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrs.2014.09.044

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2014.09.044

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