Identifying the influencing factors for cataract surgery uptake in Malaysia.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

In 2014, Malaysia conducted National Eye Survey II (NES II) using the World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) methodology across six administrative regions. The survey revealed significant discrepancies in key national eye care indicators, including prevalence of blindness, cataract surgery outcome, and effective Cataract Surgical Coverage (eCSC). In response, the Ministry of Health (MOH) launched the Klinik Katarak Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KK-KKM) initiative, which includes mobile cataract surgical services to improve equitable access in the underserved areas in Sarawak and the Eastern Region. Despite endorsement and consistent operational funds, variations in cataract surgery uptake between regions persiste

SUBMITTER: Salowi MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12431209 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature