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Europe’s Cataract Benchmark

EUREQUO data from more than 363,000 procedures show improving visual outcomes and low complication rates across Europe

  • September 15, 2026

  • 2 min

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Clinical Report: Europe’s Cataract Benchmark

Overview

Cataract surgery outcomes across Europe have shown significant improvement, with over 363,000 procedures recorded in 2024. Access to advanced intraocular lens technologies remains limited due to cost.

Background

Cataract surgery is a common procedure that significantly impacts visual health and quality of life. Monitoring outcomes through registries like EUREQUO is essential for ensuring continuous improvement in surgical techniques and patient care. The findings from EUREQUO provide valuable insights into the effectiveness and safety of cataract surgeries across Europe.

Data Highlights

MetricValue
Mean best corrected visual acuity before surgery0.448
Mean best corrected visual acuity after surgery0.939
Percentage of eyes achieving BCVA ≥ 0.592.6%
Percentage of eyes achieving BCVA ≥ 1.069%
Percentage of eyes within 1.0 D of intended refractive target84.95%
Posterior capsule rupture rate0.39%
Cystoid macular edema rate0.13%

Key Findings

  • 98.9% of procedures were phacoemulsification with posterior IOL implantation.
  • Toric lenses were the most commonly used advanced IOL technology.
  • Mean best corrected visual acuity improved significantly post-surgery.
  • Complication rates remained low, with posterior capsule rupture at 0.39%.
  • 84.95% of eyes were within 1.0 D of the intended refractive target.
  • 92.6% of eyes achieved a postoperative BCVA of at least 0.5.

Clinical Implications

Clinicians should be aware of the limitations in access to advanced IOL technologies due to cost.

Conclusion

The EUREQUO registry data reflects improvements in cataract surgery outcomes across Europe.

Related Resources & Content

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  7. ESCRS:Benefits & Reports from the EUREQUO Database
  8. Frontiers | Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery versus conventional phacoemulsification surgery: visual outcomes with presbyopia-correcting intraocular lens

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Europe’s Cataract Benchmark

  • September 15, 2026

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