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Time Series Changes in Cataract Surgery in Korea
Ju Hwan Song1, Jung Youb Kang2, Ki Yup Nam2
1The Bom Eye Clinic, Busan, Korea.
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology : KJO
|May 18, 2018
Summary
Cataract surgeries in Korea increased from 2006-2012, with a notable decrease in patient age. The number of cataract operations also rose relative to the number of patients undergoing surgery.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Cataract surgery is a common procedure globally.
- Understanding trends in cataract surgery is crucial for healthcare planning.
- Previous studies have highlighted demographic shifts in surgical populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze temporal trends in cataract surgeries in Korea.
- To provide data for enhancing the efficiency of cataract surgery medical services.
- To identify changes in patient demographics and surgical volume over time.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Korean National Health Insurance Cooperation (2006-2012).
- Analyzed time series changes in the number of patients and operations, including per 100,000 population.
- Examined variations in trends by sex and age groups.
Main Results:
- Total cataract surgeries and patient numbers increased annually from 2006 to 2012.
- The highest rates of surgery per capita were observed in older age groups (80-84 for men, 75-79 for women).
- The age group with the highest increase rate in surgeries shifted towards younger demographics (75-79 for men, 50-54 for women) over the study period.
Conclusions:
- The number of cataract surgeries in Korea has shown a consistent increase.
- There is a discernible trend of decreasing age among patients undergoing cataract surgery.
- The ratio of operations to patients indicates an increase in surgical interventions per individual.
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