因為患白內障而看不清楚產生憂鬱症狀的患者,診所並不是第一次遇到,之前我們也手術過幾個類似的案例,等白內障手術開完,視力變好之後,患者情緒皆有顯著改善,這樣的復原結果同時,也總是鼓舞了我們每個參與手術的同仁。
1.Cataract Removal and Alzheimer's Disease
The removal of cataracts can improve vision and reduce accidents and falls. However, some individuals, caregivers, and primary care doctors are reluctant to proceed with cataract surgery once an individual is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease because they think that cataract surgery will not improve the person's quality of life, vision, and cognition. The investigators have designed this study to determine whether or not this belief is true......................................................
https://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/clinical-trials/cataract-removal-and-alzheimers-disease
2.Alzheimer Research: Cataract Surgery for People with Dementia Improves Vision and Quality of Life
Results from a new clinical trial, presented at the July 2014 Alzheimer's Association International Conference, suggest that cataract surgery may slow mental decline in people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Preliminary study results indicate that improved vision, resulting from cataract surgery, can have a variety of benefits – both visual and non-visual – for people with dementia...............................