Study Evaluates Virtual Reality Tool for Educating Patients on Advanced Technology IOLs

In a retrospective, nonrandomized, multicenter study, virtual reality (VR) showed promise as a tool for educating patients and improving their level of satisfaction during IOL selection for cataract surgery. 1

The study included a total of 609 patients from five surgical centers who were divided into two groups according to the educational modality used during their cataract evaluation; the VR group had 289 patients, and the control group, which received standard verbal education from providers, had 320 patients. The primary outcome measured was the rate of advanced technology IOL selection at the initial appointment. Feedback was solicited from patients via surveys administered 1 week after the evaluation and 3 months after surgery.