Vision loss fear may keep some from having cataract surgery

Vision loss fear may keep some from having cataract surgery

A new study finds vision loss fears may deter some patients from cataract surgery, despite it being the only effective treatment. The research underscores the role of doctor-patient relationships in medical decisions.

University of Cincinnati Study Finds Fear of Vision Loss is a Barrier to Cataract Surgery

Fear of vision loss, particularly among patients who have a visually significant cataract in only one eye, may deter some from undergoing cataract surgery, according to a new study from the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Cincinnati (UC).  The study, recently published in The Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology, initially set out to assess the relationship between health literacy and fear surrounding cataract surgery. The research…