What infrastructure development is needed for cataract?
Eye-care staff can only perform optimally when they have the necessary facilities, including buildings, operating theatres, transport, diagnostic and surgical equipment, and adequate supplies. The surgical capacity of the facility depends on its opening hours, the number of beds available for cataract surgery, and the average length of inpatient stay. Reducing inpatient stay will increase capacity. Internal efficiency, which can minimize waiting time, is critical for reducing inpatient stay. Waiting time can even be reduced in the OT, by adding extra tables, additional nursing staff, and more cataract sets.
