How Does Cataract Surgery Rate Affect Angle-closure Prevalence.
Jin Guangming, Wang Lanhua, Scheetz Jane, Zhang Jian, He Mingguang
This study simulated how cataract surgery rates affect occludable angle prevalence, finding that increased surgery, especially in those 70+, significantly reduces angle closure. This suggests timely cataract surgery in older patients can prevent angle-closure glaucoma.