An analysis of 85,135 participants from India’s National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey (2015–2018) revealed that 12.9% of people aged ≥50 years have cataract-associated visual impairment (PinVA < 6/12), and 3.0% suffer severe impairment (PinVA < 3/60) . Prevalence was highest in districts like Janjgir-Champa (19%), Nalbari (17.9%), and Warangal (17.9%), with women disproportionately affected (OR 1.2–1.5) . Risk rose with age and lower literacy levels.
Alarmingly, 48.1% of those affected did not seek surgery because they “did not feel the need.” These findings highlight the need for public awareness campaigns, early detection, and improved surgical access to prevent avoidable blindness . To read more; Click here What do you think is the biggest barrier to timely cataract surgery in your practice area? A) Lack of patient awareness B) Financial constraints C) Fear of surgery or…
