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H Fernández Jiménez-Ortiz1, P Puy Gallego, N Toledano Fernández

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Older adults undergoing cataract surgery achieve better vision without glasses when their postsurgical refraction is between -0.50 and -1.00 diopters. Individualizing refraction targets optimizes visual function and quality of life.

Keywords:
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  • Cataract surgery is a common procedure in patients over 65.
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  • To investigate the relationship between postsurgical refraction and spectacle independence in elderly patients.
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  • To assess the impact of postoperative refraction on the need for glasses.

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  • A retrospective case-control study analyzed 40 patients over 65 years old.
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  • A significant correlation was found between spectacle independence and postoperative refraction between -0.50 and -1.00 D.

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  • Postsurgical refraction between -0.50 and -1.00 D is associated with better unaided visual function in older adults.
  • Individualized refraction targets, considering patient preferences, are crucial for optimal visual outcomes.
  • Rethinking standard refractive targets may enhance vision-related quality of life after cataract surgery.