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Older surgeons, including ophthalmologists and American College of Surgeons (FACS) members, have personal experience with cataract surgery. Most reported excellent vision outcomes post-surgery, indicating high satisfaction with the procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Cataract surgery is a common procedure, particularly in older populations.
  • Understanding surgeon experiences provides unique insights into patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the personal experience of surgeons over 70 with cataract surgery.
  • To assess the outcomes and satisfaction levels of these surgeons following their own cataract procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was distributed to 250 ophthalmologists and 250 members of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), all over 70 years old.
  • Response rates were 61.2% for ophthalmologists and 42.8% for FACS members.
  • Data collected included personal history of cataract surgery, age at surgery, and visual outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • 10.5% of responding ophthalmologists and 8.4% of FACS members had undergone cataract surgery.
  • The average age at surgery was 72.7 years for ophthalmologists and 66.4 years for FACS members.
  • Excellent visual outcomes (20/30 or better) were reported in 24 out of 25 operated eyes among ophthalmologists.

Conclusions:

  • Surgeons over 70 have undergone cataract surgery with high rates of excellent visual results.
  • The findings suggest high patient satisfaction among surgeons experiencing cataract surgery themselves.
  • Spousal surgery rates were lower than surgeon surgery rates, warranting further investigation.