Background Cataract is the most popular cause of blindness. This study addresses some
aspects of cataract surgery in an Iranian population. Design A cross‐sectional study …

Objective To determine cataract surgical rate (CSR) in 2012 (01 January to 31 December
2012) in 22 Governorates of Yemen in order to identify the needs to reduce cataract related …

Purpose: Cataract is one of the most common diseases of older ages and, at present, the
leading cause of avoidable blindness in the world. Along with the population growth, the rate …

Aim: To estimate the prevalence of visual impairment and blindness caused by cataract, the
prevalence of aphakia/pseudophakia, cataract surgical coverage (CSC) and to identify …

Purpose: Investigate the prevalence and vision-related outcomes of cataract surgery in an
area of high cataract surgical rate. Methods: Cluster sampling was used in randomly …

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of cataract surgery and postoperative vision-related
outcomes, especially with respect to sex, socioeconomic status (SES) and site of first contact …

Aim: To estimate cataract surgical rate (CSR) in 2003 in the 20 Governorates of Yemen in
order to identify their needs to reduce cataract related blindness. Methods: To estimate the …

Purpose: To assess the major causes of avoidable blindness, and outcomes and barriers to
cataract services in Libya. Methods: A stratified multistage cluster random sample study was …

Aim: To estimate the rates of cataract blindness and cataract surgical coverage and to
assess the visual outcome of cataract surgery among individuals aged⩾ 50 years in Orakzai …

Background: Cataract is the leading cause of blindness. Various national programmes have
been undertaken to reduce its prevalence. Several barriers in the rural community and …