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  • Title: [How much waiting time is acceptable for cataract patients?].
    Author: Weingessel B, Vécsei-Marlovits PV.
    Journal: Ophthalmologe; 2009 Apr; 106(4):346-50. PubMed ID: 18670780.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Lengthy waiting times are linked to a decline in visual acuity and quality of life. The aim of our study was to evaluate patients' maximum acceptable waiting time (MAWT). PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 300 consecutive cataract patients were asked to fill out a questionnaire. The main question addressed the patient's MAWT to undergo cataract surgery. Patients' visual impairment (VF-14 score), best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), education, profession, and social status were evaluated. RESULTS: The mean MAWT was 3.25+/-2.3 months. A significant correlation between VF-14 score and MAWT (r=0.241, p=0.001) and between MAWT and BCVA (r=0.187, p=0.01) was found. Well-educated patients (4.30+/-2.53 months, p=0.004) and patients living with a partner (3.62+/-2.41 months, p= 0.031) were more likely to tolerate longer MAWT. Patients living alone (2.94+/-2.21 months, p= 0.107) and patients who had to take care of a nursing case (2.83+/-1.90 months, p=0.589) tended to shorter MAWT. CONCLUSIONS: MAWT is dependent on subjective visual impairment and objective BCVA. Availability of social services was also a strong predictor from the patients' perspective.
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