@article{article_1778502, title={Visual recovery after phacoemulsification surgery: assessing the role of age and gender}, journal={Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine}, volume={8}, pages={1129–1132}, year={2025}, DOI={10.32322/jhsm.1778502}, author={Türkoğlu, Ceren}, keywords={Phacoemulsification, visual acuity, gender, age, intraocular pressure}, abstract={Aims: There is a need for more comprehensive resources on whether visual outcomes after phacoemulsification surgery are affected by age and gender. This study investigates visual changes in relation to age and gender following this procedure. This study aims to explore the differences in visual recovery after phacoemulsification surgery between patients aged 50-69 and those aged 70 and above, with a focus on gender-related differences in outcomes. Methods: This retrospective, single-center, cross-sectional study included 185 eyes of 185 patients aged 50 and above who underwent phacoemulsification. Patients were divided into two groups; group 1 (50-69 years) and group 2 (70+ years). Preoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure, and other ocular parameters were measured. Postoperative follow-up occurred at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Statistical analyses were performed to evaluate differences in visual recovery between age groups and genders. Results: Statistically significant improvements in BCVA and IOP were observed between preoperative and all postoperative time points (p <0.001). However, no significant differences were found in BCVA improvement, IOP changes, or complication rates between the two age groups or between male and female patients. The complication rate was 3.8% intraoperatively and 1.6% postoperatively, with no significant gender-related differences. These findings suggest that with a standardized surgical approach, patient outcomes are consistent. This highlights the importance of surgical experience in patient counseling and surgical planning, indicating that excellent results can be expected regardless of age or gender. Conclusion: Phacoemulsification surgery leads to significant improvements in visual acuity and IOP. The experience of the surgeon may play a pivotal role in minimizing complications and ensuring similar positive outcomes for both male and female patients across various age groups. Larger, multicenter studies are recommended to further validate these findings and explore outcomes in patients with comorbidities.}, number={6}, publisher={MediHealth Academy Yayıncılık}, organization={Null.}