Improvement in health-related QoL and VF occurred within 3 months of cataract extraction. The speed of visual acuity recovery after phacoemulsification matched the improvement across health-related QoL functions, resulting in rapid recovery of the patients' functional independence and health status.

Most PSCs were of unknown etiology; a significant number of eyes had more than 1 etiology. Vacuolar PSC was the most common type, with more eyes in this group having significantly reduced visual acuity and contrast sensitivity. Specific morphological patterns occurred with some conditions (eg, RP, myopia, diabetes).

Although the amount of phaco energy dissipated in the eye was the same between the 2 groups, the percentage of IOP rise was greater with the straight microtip. The rise in IOP was correlated with the dissipated phaco energy.

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