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However, the usage of generic instruments has resulted in conflicting evidence.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>In this prospective study, we have evaluated the impact of cataract surgery on subjects\u2019<jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">HRQ<\/jats:styled-content>oL measured with a 15\u2010dimension generic instrument, the 15D. The<jats:styled-content style=\"fixed-case\">HRQ<\/jats:styled-content>oL of cataract subjects was compared with that of an age\u2010 and gender\u2010standardized sample of the general population in Finland. 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