Time trends and heterogeneity in the disease burden of visual impairment due to cataract, 1990–2019: A global analysis

Abstract

Substantial increases in the prevalence of visual impairment and DALYs of cataract were observed from 1990 to 2019. Successful global initiatives targeting improving cataract surgical rate and quality, especially in regions with lower socioeconomic status, is a prerequisite to combating this growing burden of cataract in the aging society.