Abstract
1 min readBackground:There are different factors which control patient access to surgery for cataract. These include locality, gender, literacy rate, monthly income, season, availability of ophthalmologists and operative facilities. Material and Methods:The place of study is the Ophthalmology department of Akhter Saeed trust hospital, EME Society, Lahore. A Cross-sectional surveywas conducted and sample was taken throughnon-probability conventional sampling method.The results were analyzed by SPSS 20. The frequencies were presented in form of a bar chart and graph.The data of cataract surgeries performed over the last five years from January 2016 to December 2020 was collected.A retrospective data regarding the number of cataract surgeries performed over thelast five years was collected. There were 675patients included in the study who presented in the outpatient department (OPD) and admitted tothe eye ward for cataract surgery.After taking written consent these patients were screenedfor hepatitis B and C and scheduled for cataract surgery. The monthly data of severalcataract surgeriesperformed in the hospitalwas noted,and patients were followed as per routine.Results:The data of 675 patients werecollected, operated for cataractsover the last five years, from January2016 to December 2020in a trust hospital where most patients were operated free. According to data the top three months with a maximum number of surgeries were November, March,andOctober. The number of patients operated in these three months was87(12.88%), 86 (12.74%),and 80 (11.85%)respectively. The months which showed the lowest number of patients wereAugust, July,and June34 (5.04%), 32 (4.74%),and 24(3.55%)respectively. Conclusion:Most patients presenting with cataract for surgery chose some specific months(March and November)over others for their cataract operations, depending upon personal believes, preferences,and economical resources.Key Words:Cataract,Seasonal, Surgery
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