Cataracts in geriatrics: how do they affect patients’ quality of life?

First published March 2018, updated June 2022 IntroductionMethodData collectionResultsDiscussionReferences   Introduction Life expectancy is increasing, and with it the prevalence of age-related cataracts and the number of cataract extractions.1 In the UK cataract surgery is performed in 3,200 people per 100,000 inhabitants per year for those over 65 years old. In view of the ever-increasing demand for cataract surgery, healthcare managers in the UK have questioned whether cataract surgery should be rationed.2 Further reading: Cataract treatment for elderly patients An argument to counterbalance this increasing expenditure is that cataract surgery remains one of the most cost-effective healthcare interventions.3 Good vision