The forecast for hospital discharges for cataract cases in Belgium shows a decline from 22.2 units per hundred thousand persons in 2024 to 21.5 by 2028. This indicates a consistent year-on-year decrease in the rate of hospital discharges. In 2023, the actual discharges stood at 22.3 units per hundred thousand persons. The year-on-year decrease from 2023 to 2024 is approximately 0.45%, and a continued decline of about 0.9% over the next two years. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is approximately -0.8%.
Future trends to watch for include advances in cataract treatments and surgeries that could potentially reduce the need for hospital discharges. Additionally, demographic shifts such as an aging population could influence these trends. Improved outpatient care and changes in healthcare policy might also impact future discharge rates.
