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Cataract blindness and visual impairment affect many older Hungarians, with surgical coverage at 90%. While services are adequate, more cataract surgeries are needed due to an aging population and rising demand.

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  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cataract is a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness globally.
  • Understanding the prevalence of cataract and the effectiveness of surgical services is crucial for public health planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the prevalence of blindness and visual impairment due to cataract in individuals aged 50 years and older in Hungary.
  • To assess the quality and coverage of cataract surgical services in the country.

Main Methods:

  • A Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) survey was conducted.
  • 3523 eligible participants aged ≥50 years were randomly selected and examined.
  • Data on cataract surgery history and barriers to surgery were collected.

Main Results:

  • An estimated 12,514 people were bilaterally blind from cataract, with significant numbers experiencing visual impairment (<6/60 or <6/18 VA).
  • Cataract surgical coverage with visual acuity <3/60 was 90.0%.
  • The rate of good visual outcomes post-surgery was 79.5%, with ocular comorbidity being the primary cause of poor outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The prevalence of cataract-related visual impairment in Hungary is slightly higher than anticipated.
  • Cataract surgical services in Hungary appear adequate, but increased surgical volume is recommended.
  • Addressing barriers like 'need not felt' is important for improving surgical uptake.