| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4029201 | Ophthalmology | 2007 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The cost-utility of cataract surgery varies substantially, depending how the benefit is assessed and on the duration of the assumed benefit. Cataract surgery is comparable in terms of cost-effectiveness to hip arthroplasty, is generally more cost-effective than either knee arthroplasty or defibrillator implantation, and is cost-effective when considered in absolute terms. The operation is considerably cheaper in Europe and Canada compared with the United States and is affordable in many developing countries, particularly India.
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Authors
Van C. MD, PhD, Marissa J. MA, PhD, Marion Martens,