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Pre\u2010 and post\u2010operative visual acuity and waiting list data were collected and analysed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>EI\u2010VFQ data showed significant enhancements in 11 of 12 QoL subscales (including social functioning and mental health) as well as the composite QoL score. EQ\u20105D\u20105L results indicated improvements in all five dimensions, with overall health\u2010related QoL significantly increased. Visual acuity improved significantly, the surgical waitlist was reduced from 123 to 10 patients, and waiting times decreased from 15 to 2\u2009months.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The Griffith Ophthalmology Project significantly improved visual and QoL outcomes for cataract surgery patients in regional NSW and reduced surgical waiting times. 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