Systemic and ocular comorbidity of cataract surgical patients in a western Sydney public hospital

Background: This study aimed to assess the frequency of major systemic and ocular comorbidities among cataract surgical patients attending a large general public hospital. Methods: Consecutive patients aged 60+ years who had undergone cataract surgery at Westmead Hospital from July 2001 to December 2002 were included. Preoperative information was obtained from patient medical records. Results: A total of 773 cataract surgical procedures were...