The impact of the VF-14 index, a perceived visual function measure, in the routine management of cataract patients

Background: Evidence about the impact of routine feedback of patient-reported outcomes is contradictory, and there is limited information regarding its use in the routine management of cataract patients. Methods: The VF-14 Index was used to assess the visual function of 833 consecutive cataract patients, attending 19 ophthalmologists from public and private hospitals and primary care practices in Spain, in 1999–2000. In this before/after trial, …