Outcome of cataract surgery as assessed among individuals aged 50 years and older in Orakzai Agency, Pakistan
| Variable | Number of surgeries | Good* 6/6–6/18 | Borderline <6/18–6/60 | Poor <6/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *The findings shown are of visual acuity with best available correction. | ||||
| Duration since cataract surgery | ||||
| <1 year | 38 | 13.2% | 57.9% | 28.9% |
| ⩾1–5 years | 150 | 4.7% | 50.7% | 44.6% |
| 6–10 years | 25 | – | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| >10 year | 5 | – | – | 100% |
| Type of surgery | ||||
| IOL surgery | 97 | 12.4% | 74.2% | 13.4% |
| Non-IOL surgery | 121 | 0.0% | 33.1% | 66.9% |
| Total | 218 | 5.5% | 51.4% | 43.1% |