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Abstract Cataract refers to pacification of lens lead to visual loss. Cataracts can usually be treated with a day-case operation where the cloudy lens is removed and is replaced with an artificial plastic lens Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an individualized health education on postoperative outcomes for patients undergoing cataract surgery. Methods: Quasi-experimental design was utilized for the conductioned study. Sitting: Study carried was out in the ophthalmologic inpatient and outpatient clinics of the ophthalmologic Port Said hospital. Subjects: A convenient sample of (68) adult patients from both sexes with cataract which in period six month. Tools: Two tools were used for data collection. Tool (I). A cataract patients, knowledge structured interview which consisted of socio-demographic data, personal habits and knowledge about cataract surgery. Tool (II). Observational checklist which consisted of two parts, part 1. Post-operative cataract outcome, part 2. Snellen eye chart that used to measure visual acuity. Results: shows that there is a statistically significant difference between total patient knowledge after individualized health teaching and occurrence of complications. Conclusion: Background after applying the individualized health teaching significantly improved patients knowledge, visual acuity, as well as decrease postoperative complications. Recommendations: Further research will be focus on developed educational booklet and distributed it to all patients undergoing cataract surgery in the ophthalmology department and outpatient clinic. |