Outcome of cataract surgery. IV. Socio-economic aspects.

نویسنده

  • P Bernth-Petersen
چکیده

This outcome assessment study is based on data collected prospectively in a group of 123 consecutive cataract patients. Cataract surgery to vast majority of patients means prevention of blindness, better vision, better visual functioning and better quality of life. Due to cataract surgery the occupational status is maintained in many patients, and a majority of the retired patients are able to continue a normal life in their own homes. Thus the economic benefit to the community are savings of disablement pensions and of geriatric nursing home accommodation. In this study we found that these savings by far exceeded the costs of cataract surgery. Capacity for cataract surgery ought to be sufficient everywhere.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Acta ophthalmologica

دوره 60 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1982