TABLE 3.
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.