Cataract surgery at Aravind Eye Hospitals: 1988–2008
2008
Cataract Surgery at Aravind Eye Hospitals: 1988–2008
Sample size: 73323
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): G Natchiar, RD Thulasiraj, R Meenakshi Sundaram
Primary Institution: Aravind Eye Care System
Conclusion
The Aravind Eye Hospitals have significantly increased the rate of cataract surgeries in Tamil Nadu and improved the quality of care while making it affordable.
Supporting Evidence
- Aravind Eye Hospitals performed 180,991 cataract operations in 2007.
- The prevalence of blindness in Tamil Nadu dropped from 1.49% to 0.78% due to cataract control efforts.
- Over 70% of cataract operations for poor patients were performed free of charge.
Takeaway
Aravind Eye Hospitals help many people see better by performing a lot of cataract surgeries, often for free or at a low cost.
Methodology
The study analyzed the changes in cataract surgery practices and outcomes at Aravind Eye Hospitals over two decades.
Participant Demographics
Patients undergoing cataract surgery, including both paying and non-paying individuals.
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