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Cost-effectiveness of glaucoma screening: a systematic review protocol
Denny John1,2, Aparna Ramachandran3, Rajul Parikh4
1Institute of Health Economics Epidemiology & Translational Sciences (IHEETS), Thiruvalla, Kerala, India.
BMJ Open
|July 24, 2026
Summary
This systematic review evaluates the cost-effectiveness of glaucoma screening in adults globally. It synthesizes evidence to inform public health decisions and reduce irreversible blindness.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Health Economics
Background:
- Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness affecting millions worldwide.
- Existing cost-effectiveness studies on glaucoma screening lack comprehensive systematic review evidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically assess the cost-effectiveness of glaucoma screening in adult populations across diverse global settings.
- To synthesize economic evidence to guide decision-making in glaucoma prevention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search in PubMed using "glaucoma" and "cost-effectiveness analysis" keywords.
- Independent screening and data extraction by two reviewers, with quality assessment using JBI checklists.
- Synthesis of cost-effectiveness data based on cost per case detected, QALY gained, or DALY averted.
Main Results:
- (Results not yet available as this is a protocol.)
- (Results not yet available as this is a protocol.)
Conclusions:
- (Conclusions not yet available as this is a protocol.)
- (Conclusions not yet available as this is a protocol.)
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