Conor Stewart
Research expert covering health & pharmaceuticals in the UK & Europe
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In 2022, the average waiting time for cataract surgery from specialist assessment to treatment in the Netherlands increased by 5.5 days (+9.52 percent) since 2021. With 63.3 days, the average waiting time thereby reached its highest value in the observed period. Over the observed period, the average waiting time has been subject to fluctuation.
A cataract is en eye condition where the lense of the eye becomes blurry, which can lead to serious vision impairment and ultimately to blindness. Age is by far the leading cause for developing a cataract, although there may be other factors like genetics, exposure to radiation, smoking and alcohol consumption. A cataract surgery is a common procedure where the blurred lens is removed and replaced by an artificial one.
Find more key insights for the average waiting time for cataract surgery from specialist assessment to treatment in countries like Denmark, Finland, and United Kingdom.
A cataract is en eye condition where the lense of the eye becomes blurry, which can lead to serious vision impairment and ultimately to blindness. Age is by far the leading cause for developing a cataract, although there may be other factors like genetics, exposure to radiation, smoking and alcohol consumption. A cataract surgery is a common procedure where the blurred lens is removed and replaced by an artificial one.
Find more key insights for the average waiting time for cataract surgery from specialist assessment to treatment in countries like Denmark, Finland, and United Kingdom.
