Global trends in cataract burden: a 30-year epidemiological analysis and prediction of 2050 from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study
This study highlights persistent inequities in cataract burden and underscores the urgent need for tailored prevention, equitable surgical access and policies addressing ageing populations and modifiable risks to manage the rise in global cataract cases by 2050. Future policies should focus on improving surgical accessibility in low-SDI regions, enhancing chronic disease prevention and leveraging technological advancements for early detection and treatment.
Authors
- Liya Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6438-411X)
- Jing Zhai
- Yun‐e Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4401-8053)
- Boyue Xu
- Shujie Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2339-0684)
- Hao Ran Cheng
- Xiaohui Jiang
Institutions
- Wenzhou Medical University (CN)
- Affiliated Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical College (CN)
- National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British Journal of Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-08-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo-2025-327776
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.83
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China