Clinical Report: Europe’s Cataract Benchmark
Overview
Cataract surgery outcomes across Europe have shown significant improvement, with over 363,000 procedures recorded in 2024. Access to advanced intraocular lens technologies remains limited due to cost.
Background
Cataract surgery is a common procedure that significantly impacts visual health and quality of life. Monitoring outcomes through registries like EUREQUO is essential for ensuring continuous improvement in surgical techniques and patient care. The findings from EUREQUO provide valuable insights into the effectiveness and safety of cataract surgeries across Europe.
Data Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Mean best corrected visual acuity before surgery | 0.448 |
| Mean best corrected visual acuity after surgery | 0.939 |
| Percentage of eyes achieving BCVA ≥ 0.5 | 92.6% |
| Percentage of eyes achieving BCVA ≥ 1.0 | 69% |
| Percentage of eyes within 1.0 D of intended refractive target | 84.95% |
| Posterior capsule rupture rate | 0.39% |
| Cystoid macular edema rate | 0.13% |
Key Findings
- 98.9% of procedures were phacoemulsification with posterior IOL implantation.
- Toric lenses were the most commonly used advanced IOL technology.
- Mean best corrected visual acuity improved significantly post-surgery.
- Complication rates remained low, with posterior capsule rupture at 0.39%.
- 84.95% of eyes were within 1.0 D of the intended refractive target.
- 92.6% of eyes achieved a postoperative BCVA of at least 0.5.
Clinical Implications
Clinicians should be aware of the limitations in access to advanced IOL technologies due to cost.
Conclusion
The EUREQUO registry data reflects improvements in cataract surgery outcomes across Europe.
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