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The pattern of cataract surgery in India: 1992
1Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
|March 1, 1995
Summary
Cataract surgery in India is evolving, with the private sector handling more cases. Extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with or without intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is frequently performed in both private and public settings.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Public Health
- Surgical Procedures
Background:
- Cataract blindness is a significant global health issue.
- Cataract surgery practices are rapidly changing worldwide.
- Understanding current surgical trends in India is crucial for addressing blindness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize cataract surgery in India.
- To analyze surgical procedures and practice settings.
- To assess the frequency of extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with and without intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.
Main Methods:
- A survey questionnaire was distributed to ophthalmologists in India.
- Data on cataract surgery cases from the past 12 months were collected.
- Response rate was 49% (2134 of 4356 members).
Main Results:
- Over 1 million cataract cases were reported (1,023,070).
- Two-thirds of cases were in the private sector.
- ECCE with IOL was performed in 26% of private cases and 9.1% of government cases.
- ECCE without IOL was performed in 20.7% of private cases and 22.4% of government cases.
- 82.8% of surgeons reported ECCE experience.
Conclusions:
- The private sector performs a substantial volume of cataract surgeries.
- ECCE, with or without IOL, is a common procedure in India.
- The frequency of ECCE with and without IOL is higher than previously recognized.