ArticleBMC ophthalmology2024
Prevalence and management of cataracts among older adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.
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- Cataract surgery without a phacoemulsification device during a humanitarian mission in benin: outcomes of manual small-incision cataract surgery and extracapsular cataract extraction.BMC ophthalmology · 2026Article
- Phacoemulsification Versus Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews.Cureus · 2025Review
- Eyedrop Compliance and Literacy-Related Adherence Barriers After Cataract Surgery in Koforidua, Ghana.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Article
- Global, regional, and national burden of cataract among older adults from 1990 to 2021: a comprehensive analysis based on the global burden of disease study 2021.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Association between red blood cell distribution width to albumin ratio (RAR) and cataract risk: A cross-sectional study from NHANES 1999-2008.Advances in ophthalmology practice and researchArticle
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Abstract
introductionCataract is a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness, mainly affecting older adults in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This scoping review aims to map evidence on the prevalence, contextual factors, and management strategies for cataracts among older adults in SSA.
methodFour central databases (PubMed, Scopus, Medline, and Google Scholar) were searched, yielding 383 records. Additional searches produced eight records. After screening and applying inclusion criteria, 26 full-text articles were eligible for further review. Finally, seven full-text records were included in the thematic analysis and synthesis.
resultsCataract prevalence among older adults in SSA ranged from 13.5-62.5% across different countries. Surgery remains the primary management strategy, but cataract surgical coverage varies widely (12.1-96%). Significant barriers to effective management include lack of awareness, limited access to healthcare, economic constraints, gender disparities, and cultural misconceptions about cataract surgery.
conclusionThere is a significant burden of cataracts among older adults in SSA, with considerable variations in prevalence and surgical coverage across the region. Comprehensive strategies addressing awareness, accessibility, affordability, and cultural factors are needed to improve cataract management and reduce visual impairment in SSA.
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