In 2023, cataract surgeries performed in Austria amounted to 12.5 thousand inpatient cases. From 2024 onwards, the forecasted numbers indicate a consistent decline: 10.35 thousand in 2024, 8.85 thousand in 2025, 7.37 thousand in 2026, 5.9 thousand in 2027, and 4.44 thousand in 2028. The year-on-year variations show a significant fall, with a decrease of -14.49% from 2024 to 2025, -16.72% from 2025 to 2026, -19.95% from 2026 to 2027, and -24.75% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over 5 years (2024-2028) is approximately -14.82%.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in non-surgical treatments and preventive measures, as well as improvements in healthcare policies and technologies that may influence the number of cataract surgeries performed.
