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Current trends in cataract surgery in Denmark--1997 survey
1Department of Ophthalmology, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica
|January 9, 1999
Summary
A 1998 survey of Danish ophthalmologists revealed preferred cataract surgery techniques. Data from 91 responses, representing over 28,000 annual surgeries, were compared internationally.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Techniques
- Public Health
Background:
- Cataract surgery is a common procedure with evolving techniques.
- Understanding current surgical preferences is crucial for training and resource allocation.
- Previous surveys in Denmark provide a historical context for surgical trends.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the preferred surgical techniques and choices in cataract surgery among Danish ophthalmologists.
- To compare current practices with historical data from Denmark and international data from the US and Japan.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was distributed to members of the Danish Ophthalmological Society in January 1998.
- Only ophthalmologists who performed cataract surgery were included.
- Ninety-one responses were collected, detailing an annual volume of 28,872 cataract operations.
Main Results:
- The survey captured the preferred methods and choices in cataract surgery in Denmark as of 1998.
- The collected data were benchmarked against previous Danish surveys.
- International comparisons were made with similar data from the United States and Japan.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a snapshot of contemporary cataract surgery practices in Denmark.
- Comparative analysis highlights potential regional or national differences in surgical approaches.
- Findings can inform future trends in cataract surgery and ophthalmological training.