Justin H Cheong, Zacharia H Nayer, Danielle F Trief
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Descriptive abstract: This study estimates public demand for cataract surgery across the United States and identifies potential areas of unmet need. Google Trends search data for "cataract surgery" were used to determine the relative search volume (RSV) by state. The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) member directory was used to estimate the state-by-state concentrations of cataract and refractive surgeons. The demand index (DI) was computed as RSV divided by surgeon concentration. From 2004-2023, the RSV for "cataract surgery" increased by 277%. In 2023, RSVs were highest in Maine and West Virginia (100) and lowest in Utah (56). Surgeon density was highest in Massachusetts (1.93) and lowest in Alaska (0.41). The DI was highest in Alaska (180.9) and lowest in Utah (38.3). This study reveals significant geographic variability in the RSV, availability of surgeons, and demand index for cataract surgery across the United States.
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The Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (JCRS), a preeminent peer-reviewed monthly ophthalmology publication, is the official journal of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).
JCRS publishes high quality articles on all aspects of anterior segment surgery. In addition to original clinical studies, the journal features a consultation section, practical techniques, important cases, and reviews as well as basic science articles.
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