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Previous cataract surgery in a defined Swedish population
Mats Lundström1, Susanne Albrecht
1Department of Ophthalmology, Blekinge Hospital Karlskrona, Karlskrona, Sweden.
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
|January 29, 2003
Summary
The prevalence of previous cataract surgery (PCS) is higher than previously reported, particularly in older age groups. Annual cataract surgery volume continues to rise, indicating a growing need for the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Cataract surgery is a common procedure globally.
- Understanding the prevalence of previous cataract surgery (PCS) is crucial for healthcare planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of previous cataract surgery (PCS) across various age demographics in a Swedish population.
Main Methods:
- Utilized population data from Blekinge County, Sweden, from 1980 to 2000.
- Analyzed surgical unit records and population registers, including deceased and relocated individuals.
Main Results:
- Over 21 years, 10,538 cataract surgeries were performed; 63.6% of patients were alive in 2001.
- In individuals aged 70+, 23.9% of women and 14.0% of men had undergone cataract extraction.
- Overall, 6.43% of the population aged 40+ had a history of PCS.
Conclusions:
- The prevalence of PCS in this Swedish population exceeds previously published data.
- The annual volume of cataract surgeries is increasing, even among older demographics.