Table 3

 Barriers to uptake of cataract surgery

n (%)
People needing surgery172 (100)
Unaware of availability86 (50)
Fear of surgery15 (8.7)
On a waiting list15 (8.7)
Cost12 (7.0)
Neglect by family12 (7.0)
Not referred12 (7.0)
Not considered necessary11 (6.4)
Other illness6 (3.5)
Bad service3 (1.7)