In 2023, the number of cataract-related hospital discharges in South Korea stood at a particular level, with forecasted declines in subsequent years. By 2024, the value will be 29.3 per hundred thousand persons, dropping to 27.6 in 2025, 25.9 in 2026, 24.2 in 2027, and 22.5 by 2028. These numbers reflect a consistent year-on-year decrease, indicating a downward trend. Over the last two years, the year-on-year variation has been negative, suggesting an average annual decline. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period shows an average annual decrease in hospital discharges for cataract cases.
Future trends to watch include advancements in cataract treatment technology, potential changes in healthcare policies, and demographic shifts that could impact cataract prevalence and treatment rates. Monitoring these factors will be essential for predicting further trends in hospital discharges for cataracts in South Korea.