Importance In elderly people, visual impairment is associated with depressive symptoms
and cognitive decline. However, the impact of cataract surgery on depression and cognitive
impairment is still controversial. Background To evaluate the effect of cataract surgery on
depression and cognitive status in the elderly. Design This study was a meta‐analysis.
Participants Patients with age‐related cataract who underwent cataract surgery were
recruited for this study. Methods A literature search was performed on PubMed, Scopus and …

Importance: In elderly people, visual impairment is associated with depressive symptoms
and cognitive decline. However, the impact of cataract surgery on depression and cognitive
impairment is still controversial. Background: To evaluate the effect of cataract surgery on
depression and cognitive status in the elderly. Design: Meta-analysis. Participants: Patients
with age-related cataract who underwent cataract surgery. Methods: A literature search was
performed on Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Data were extracted from selected …