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[Cataract surgery in Romania--2003].

M Zemba1, M Filip, Veronica Bobeico

  • 1Spitalul Clinic de Urgentă Militar Central.

Oftalmologia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
|March 24, 2005
PubMed
Summary

In 2003, 38,000 cataract surgeries were performed in Romania, with extracapsular extraction being the most common technique. This study analyzes surgical methods, intraocular lens use, and surgeon numbers.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Cataract surgery is a common procedure globally.
  • Romania's healthcare system faces unique challenges in surgical provision.
  • Understanding surgical trends is crucial for resource allocation and quality improvement.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the volume and techniques of cataract surgery in Romania in 2003.
  • To document the types of intraocular lenses (IOLs) implanted.
  • To determine the number of ophthalmologists performing these procedures.

Summary:

  • Approximately 38,000 cataract surgeries were conducted in Romania in 2003.
  • Extracapsular extraction (19,000) and phacoemulsification (18,000) were the predominant techniques.
  • 223 ophthalmologists performed surgeries, implanting 28,500 rigid and 8,000 foldable IOLs.

Impact:

  • Provides baseline data on Romanian cataract surgery practices for 2003.
  • Highlights the prevalence of different surgical techniques and IOL types.
  • Informs future healthcare planning and training needs for ophthalmologists in Romania.

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