Cataract cost-effectiveness of therapy

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Overview

Cataract surgery is a highly cost-effective medical intervention, producing substantial improvements in visual function, quality of life, and functional independence relative to its cost. Because cataract extraction is typically performed as an outpatient procedure with rapid visual recovery, indirect costs related to hospitalization, prolonged disability, and loss of productivity are minimal.