Evaluation of Impact of Cataract Surgery on Socioeconomic Indicators in Bilateral Cataract Blindness

Background: Cataract is a common problem that impacts vision-related quality of life.

Aims and Objectives: To evaluate the changes in daily living activities and levels of independence among
individuals following cataract surgery, to assess the impact of cataract surgery on social participation and
overall quality of life, and to develop and validate a questionnaire designed to collect data from patients with
bilateral cataracts.

Methods: This was a hospital-based, prospective cross-sectional study conducted including 160 patients
diagnosed with bilateral cataracts who attended community clinics and camps at M.M. Joshi Eye Institute in
Hubli, Karnataka. Participants were selected using stratified random sampling to ensure representation across
different age groups, genders, and socioeconomic statuses.

Results: The present study showed that quality of life significantly improved after surgery in four areas:
mobility (mean change = +0.24, t(159) = -2.43, P=0.016), social (mean change = +0.61, t(159) = -5.35, P