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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neuroscience
  • Patient Experience

Background:

  • Cataract surgery patients under topical anesthesia can perceive visual phenomena during the procedure.
  • Understanding these intraoperative visual experiences is crucial for patient reassurance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate patterns in visual experiences reported by patients during cataract surgery.
  • To determine the similarity of visual impressions among patients undergoing phacoemulsification.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 45 paintings created by patients depicting intraoperative visual impressions.
  • Postoperative interviews with 98 patients regarding their visual experiences during surgery.
  • Comparison of patient descriptions with the collected artwork.

Main Results:

  • A significant number of patients reported experiencing specific colors (blue, red/pink, yellow) during surgery.
  • 67% of patients identified their visual experiences as similar to the provided artwork.
  • Some patients (10) could not recall specific visual phenomena postoperatively.

Conclusions:

  • Patients undergoing cataract surgery with topical anesthesia frequently observe optical phenomena.
  • Visual imagery during surgery often shows similarities across patients.
  • Surgeons can leverage this knowledge to explain intraoperative visual experiences, potentially reducing patient anxiety.