A Turkish study has found that cataract surgery not only improves vision but is also associated with improvements in female sexual function and wellbeing.

The prospective observational study was conducted between August and November last year at the Samsun Training and Research Hospital in Türkiye. A total of 66 adult, sexually active female participants were included in the study. The primary assessment tool was the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), which measures domains such as sexual desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain. FSFI scores were collected both preoperatively and one month postoperatively.

The researchers found improvements across the FSFI, highlighting the broader benefits of improved visual health. These findings suggest that addressing visual impairments may contribute to improved sexual function and quality of life, the researchers concluded.

Reference
1. Kılıç Ş, Aydın E, Genç ÇD. Evaluation of sexual function changes in female patients before and after cataract surgery. BMC Womens Health. 2025 Oct 24;25(1):513. doi: 10.1186/s12905-025-04061-y.