Existing criteria as per NICE | Post-COVID additional considerations |
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The effect of the cataract on the vision and quality of life | To use validated patient-reported measures to quantify the effect (eg, CAT-PROM518 or Catquest-9SF19) |
Cataract affecting one or both eyes | To check for degrees of current or potential postoperative anisometropia, for example, preoperative refraction To measure binocular vision, reading vision To measure functional visual acuity (eg, Real-Life Vision Test) |
Explanation and details of cataract surgery procedure including risks and benefits | To check co-existing ocular comorbidities that prompt or deter surgery. See table 2. |
Exploration of the impact on quality of life without cataract surgery | To know driving and working status, including types of work. To complete fall risk scores (if applicable). |
Desire to have cataract surgery | To include actual and patient perceived COVID-19 exposure risk.17 |
PSDMA, patient surgery decision-making aides; NICE, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.