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CURRENT STATUS AND DETERMINANTS OF POSTOPERATIVE VISUAL FUNCTION-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH RETINAL
Xiaojun Zhao1, Chenjing Fan, Huifang Chen
1Nursing Department, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine Affiliated Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China .
Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|July 14, 2025
Summary
Patient quality of life after retinal detachment surgery is often suboptimal. Factors like gender, education, income, waiting time, surgical method, and vision significantly impact outcomes, necessitating targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Surgery
- Quality of Life Research
Background:
- Retinal detachment is a severe ocular condition requiring surgical repair.
- Current surgical methods for retinal detachment can negatively affect patient quality of life.
- Understanding factors influencing quality of life is vital for improving patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key factors influencing postoperative quality of life in patients undergoing retinal detachment repair.
- To provide data for developing targeted clinical interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 120 patients undergoing retinal detachment repair was studied.
- Postoperative quality of life was assessed using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ-25).
- Univariate and multiple linear regression analyses were employed to determine influencing factors.
Main Results:
- The average NEI-VFQ-25 score was 74.82±8.44, with lower scores in overall vision, distance activities, and mental health.
- Gender, education, occupation, income, waiting time, surgical method, and visual acuity of both eyes significantly impacted quality of life.
- Independent predictors of quality of life included gender, education, economic status, waiting time, surgical method, and bilateral visual acuity.
Conclusions:
- Vision-related quality of life post-retinal detachment surgery is frequently suboptimal.
- Key determinants of quality of life include demographic factors, economic status, surgical approach, preoperative waiting duration, and visual acuity.
- Interventions addressing these identified factors are recommended to improve patient outcomes.
