Burden of cataracts in developing countries: a trend analysis based on data from China, 1990 to 2021
Despite advancements in cataract treatment that have alleviated some of the disease burden, population growth and aging continue to drive the increasing prevalence of cataract-related vision impairment in China. Addressing gender disparities and improving access to cataract surgery and preventive care are crucial for reducing this growing burden.
Authors
- Cancan Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4322-9860)
- Lihua Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0833-3120)
- Lu Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1704-3480)
- Pingping Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0679-270X)
Institutions
- Wuhan University (CN)
- Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1550788
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.41