Author/Authors :
Hashemi, Hassan Eye Research Center - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Chams, Hormoz Eye Research Center - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Mansouri, Mohammad Reza Eye Research Center - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Lashay, Alireza Eye Research Center - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Alipour, Fatemeh Eye Research Center - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Malekmadani, Mohammad Hossein Eye Research Center - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Fotouhi, Akbar Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics - School of Public Health - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Alaeddini, Farshid Health Researcher- R&D Institute , Sadeghi Tari, Ali Iranian Society of Ophthalmology , Rezvan, Farhad Noor Ophthalmology Research Center - Noor Eye Hospital , Mehravaran, Shiva Noor Ophthalmology Research Center - Noor Eye Hospital
Abstract :
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 of cataract
surgeries is increasing in most countries worldwide. The number of cataract operations per million
population per year is known as the cataract surgery rate (CSR) and is one of the indicators
introduced by Vision 2020 initiative. This index is a useful indicator of the level of eye care
services. The main purpose of the ICSS was to determine the CSR from 2000 to 2005 in Iran and
use results to develop improved strategies towards the elimination of cataract.
Methods: In a descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional survey, the Iranian population which has
undergone cataract surgery is targeted. First, all major and minor cataract surgery services are
identified and the required sample is randomly selected. Data from 8000 cases of cataract surgery
is collected and studied.
Conclusion: The Iranian cataract surgery survey (ICSS) determines the CSR over a five year period
and provides valuable information in terms of cataract surgery methods and intraocular lens (IOL)
implantation. The results will definitely be useful in developing strategies to eliminate cataract from
the causes of avoidable blindness and improve eye care services.
Keywords :
Protocol , Cataract Survey , Cataract Surgery Rate , Cataracts
