Impact of Cataract Surgical Services in Ogun State, Nigeria

Abstract

Background: Cataract remains the principal cause of blindness globally at 51%. The cataract surgical rate (CSR) in developed countries is about 4000 to 6000 while in most part of Africa and other developing countries it is 400-500. Cataract backlog and low cataract surgical rate is a constant feature in Nigeria as in other parts of Africa and Asia.