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Increasing incidence of cataract surgery: population-based study
Heidrun E Gollogly1, David O Hodge, Jennifer L St Sauver
1Department of Ophthalmology and Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
|July 4, 2013
Summary
Cataract surgery incidence has steadily increased over 32 years, with no signs of slowing. Second-eye surgery is now performed sooner and more frequently, with 60% of patients undergoing it within three months.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Cataract surgery is a common procedure to restore vision.
- Understanding surgery trends is crucial for healthcare planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate cataract surgery incidence in a defined population.
- To analyze longitudinal patterns of cataract surgery over time.
Main Methods:
- A cohort study using Rochester Epidemiology Project (REP) databases.
- Analysis of incident cataract surgeries in Olmsted County, MN (2005-2011).
- Age-specific and sex-specific rates adjusted to the 2010 US white population; temporal trends assessed using generalized linear models.
Main Results:
- 8012 cataract surgeries were identified between 2005 and 2011.
- Incident cataract surgery rates significantly increased, peaking in 2011.
- Probability of second-eye surgery increased significantly, with 60% occurring within 3 months.
Conclusions:
- Cataract surgery incidence has steadily risen over 32 years, unlike some reported series.
- Second-eye surgery is performed more rapidly and frequently.
- These findings highlight evolving surgical patterns and demand.
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