Age-related cataract without surgery is related to exacerbated depression symptoms: a cross-sectional study of Chinese adults from Anhui, China

These findings suggested a significant association between age-related cataracts and depressive symptoms among older adults. Specifically, cataracts that remain untreated surgically were notably linked to depression in elderly patients. It is recommended that initiatives and resources be directed toward surgical treatment programs for cataracts in individuals exhibiting depressive symptoms.