A cataract surgery barrier model in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Abdul Mutalib, O., Asma', H., Nurulain, M.Z, Ahmad Shahir, A.M.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RD Surgery; RE Ophthalmology
• Online Access: http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/1461/1/FH03-FP-18-20569.pdf; http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/1461/2/FH03-FP-19-23923.pdf; http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/1461/
• Institution: Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

Cataract is a serious public health problem as the most common cause of blindness. Timely cataract surgery is required to prevent visual loss. Our ‘Cataract Surgery Barrier Model’ illustrates the barrier in accessing cataract surgery services in Malaysia. Issues include their perceived need for si...