Clinical & experimental ophthalmology
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Clin. Experiment. Ophthalmol. · Sep 2014
Comparative StudyDisparities in cataract surgery between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in New South Wales, Australia.
To investigate variation in rates of cataract surgery in New South Wales, Australia by area of residence for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal adults. ⋯ Aboriginal people in New South Wales received less cataract surgery than non-Aboriginal people, despite evidence of higher cataract rates. This disparity was greatest in urban and wealthier areas. Higher rates of surgery for Aboriginal people observed in some specific locations are likely to reflect the availability of public ophthalmology services, targeted services for Aboriginal people and higher demand for surgery in these populations.