PD09 Comparing Long-term Costs Associated With Intraocular Lens Selection And Nd:YAG Laser Capsulotomy In The UK: A Cost-Consequence Analysis

Introduction Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed surgical procedure in UK and posterior capsule opacification (PCO) common complication post-surgery. Nd:YAG capsulotomy standard of care for treating PCO, although it bears a cost also associated with complications. The objective this research was to estimate costs from budget holders perspective PCO related, post-cataract resource use, comparing different single-piece intraocular lenses (IOLs) utilizing results recently published audit incidence (n=601,084). Methods This adapts findings aforementioned develop cost-consequence analysis. model underpinned by rates included acrylic IOLs at 5 years. related additional consultations reported complications were as variables efficiency model. Estimates are presented hospital setting UK, performing 3,000 cataract surgeries annually extrapolated out broader population (n=472,000). Costs sourced NHS Tariff documentation. Results AcrySof IQ lower procedures years compared all other monofocal Audit Report. Assuming carried annually, translated into potential savings lens ranging GBP 7,993 (EUR 9,379) (versus Eyecee One) 194,502 228,243) Akreos Adapt). Extrapolating patients would provide cost-saving estimates region 1.25 30.6 million 1.47 EUR 35.91 million). Conclusions economic analysis highlights that appropriate choice IOL surgery, direct consequence ND:YAG may translate significant both hospitals national healthcare system.