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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2024 Apr 4.
Published in final edited form as: Mayo Clin Proc Digit Health. 2024 Feb 15;2(1):119–128. doi: 10.1016/j.mcpdig.2024.01.003

TABLE 3.

Evaluation of Cataract or Refractive Surgery Responses From an Online Artificial Intelligence Model by Comprehensive Ophthalmologists

Questions Reviewer Grade—Patient Information Site Reviewer Grade—Draft Responses to Online Patient Questions to Physicians
1. Do I need to wear glasses after cataract surgery? A, A, A A, A, A
2. What are the risks of cataract surgery? A, A, A A, A, I
3. What are the steps of cataract surgery? A, A, A A, A, A
4. Can I get cataract surgery in both eyes on the same day? A, A, A A, A, A
5. When is it time to get cataract surgery? A, A, A U, A, A
6. What age will I develop cataracts? A, A, A A, A, A
7. Why do I need laser procedure after cataract surgery? A, A, A A, A, A
8. What is the success rate of LASIK surgery? I, A, U I, A, U
9. What is the success rate of PRK surgery? A, A, A A, A, A
10. How long will LASIK or PRK surgery last? A, A, A A, A, A
11. Is LASIK surgery better than PRK surgery? A, A, I A, A, I
12. What are intraocular Collamer lenses? A, A, A A, A, A
13. What is SMILE surgery? A, A, U A, A, U
14. What are the biggest risks of laser refractive surgery? A, A, U A, A, U
15. Is a toric lens worth the money? A, A, A A, A, A
16. Is a multifocal lens worth the money? A, A, A A, A, A
17. Is an extended depth of field lens worth the money? A, A, A A, A, A
18. What if I am not happy with my vision after cataract surgery? A, A, A A, A, A
19. What is monovision? A, A, A I, A, U
20. How should I decide which intraocular lens to choose? A, A, A A, A, A

A, appropriate; I, inappropriate; PRK, photorefractive keratectomy; U, unreliable.