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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 Scorecard: Europe’s Cataract Benchmark

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionCataract Surgery
Key MechanismsPhacoemulsification with posterior IOL implantation
Target PopulationPatients undergoing cataract surgery
Care SettingOphthalmology clinics and surgical centers

Key Highlights

  • Over 363,000 cataract procedures recorded in 2024 across 12 European countries
  • Mean best corrected visual acuity improved from 0.448 to 0.939 after surgery
  • 92.6% of eyes achieved a postoperative BCVA of at least 0.5
  • Complication rates remained low, with posterior capsule rupture at 0.39%
  • Advanced IOL technologies are limited by cost

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Regular assessment of visual acuity and cataract progression

Management

  • Phacoemulsification with posterior IOL implantation as the standard procedure

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Ongoing surveillance of surgical outcomes and complications

Risks

  • Potential for intraoperative complications such as posterior capsule rupture

Patient & Prescribing Data

Individuals diagnosed with cataracts requiring surgical intervention

High success rates with significant improvement in visual acuity

Clinical Best Practices

  • Utilize advanced IOL technologies where financially feasible
  • Ensure accurate biometry to achieve intended refractive targets
  • Participate in registries for continuous quality improvement

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Europe’s Cataract Benchmark

  • September 15, 2026

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