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NR. 3(I)/2004
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Lessons Learned from
National Cataract and Corneal Registers
Ulf Stenevi
Sahlgren University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden |
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| Summary: |
The Swedish Cataract
Register was initiated in 1992. The database as of today
contains information on more than 500 000 cataract
operations. More than 95% of all surgeries in the
country are included in the register.
The data base gives continuously a description of the
national scene of cataract surgery when it comes to
quantity as well as quality. For the participating
clinics and surgeons it also offers the possibilities of
bench marking.
From the register some thirty scientific articles have
been published and some of the conclusions will be
presented concerning quality of life and cataract
surgery.
The Swedish Register for Corneal Transplants was started
in 1996 and covers the pre-, peri- and postoperative
parameters as well as the final outcome measured two
years postoperatively. The data base contains
information from 5000 corneal transplants as of today.
Examples will show how this type of register is of
benefit both for the patients and the surgeons.
Both registers are part of Eyenet Sweden www.
eyenetsweden. se where more information can be found. |
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