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Cataract surgery in Norway 2010-19
Summary
Cataract surgeries in Norway increased by 21% between 2010 and 2019, mirroring population growth in older demographics. Future planning is needed due to an increasing elderly population and rising surgery numbers.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Cataract surgery is a common medical procedure.
- Understanding trends in cataract surgery is crucial for healthcare planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate trends in the number of cataract surgeries in Norway from 2010 to 2019.
- To analyze patient characteristics undergoing cataract surgery during this period.
Main Methods:
- Data were sourced from the Norwegian Patient Registry.
- Surgery numbers were calculated per million inhabitants using population data from Statistics Norway.
Main Results:
- Cataract surgeries increased by 21% (from 7,480 to 9,063 per million inhabitants) between 2010 and 2019.
- The average patient age was 74 years, with over 90% above 60.
- Women constituted 57-60% of patients; surgery distribution varied regionally.
Conclusions:
- The rise in cataract surgeries aligns with population growth in the over-60 age group.
- Anticipate continued increases in cataract surgeries due to demographic shifts.
- Healthcare systems should plan for future demand based on population trends.