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The epidemiology of cataract: a review of the literature

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posted on 2024-06-03, 09:54 authored by Trish LivingstonTrish Livingston, CA Carson, HR Taylor
Cataract is a major cause of blindness, accounting for nearly half of all blindness worldwide. Epidemiological research provides the principles and methods to assess the extent of cataract, and supplies the necessary information for policy planning. Obtaining accurate epidemiological data on cataract is essential to ascertain and estimate the cost of primary and secondary eye health care needs. Determining risk factors is also necessary to reduce the economic and social repercussions associated with the disease. The following paper presents a review of the epidemiology of cataract in the middle to elderly age group.

History

Journal

Ophthalmic epidemiology

Volume

2

Pagination

151-164

Location

London, Eng.

ISSN

0928-6586

Language

eng

Publication classification

C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal

Copyright notice

1995, Taylor & Francis

Issue

3

Publisher

Taylor & Francis