Cataract program
Over 3000 Styrians to undergo eye surgery more quickly
A good 12,000 Styrians are currently waiting for cataract surgery, often for years. The province of Styria has therefore launched a new program to shorten waiting times. More than 3,000 patients are set to benefit from this.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen It was only at the beginning of February that a case uncovered by the "Krone" newspaper made headlines: A 74-year-old Styrian woman applied for cataract surgery at the end of 2024 - her date: May 2027! Unfortunately not an isolated case. A good 12,000 Styrians are currently waiting for cataract surgery. For 3100 patients, urgency level 2 ("partially visually impaired") applies - and it is precisely these patients who are now to benefit from the state government's new project to reduce waiting times.
Turbo is now to be ignited
The state has earmarked 6.3 million euros for the project. It is hoped that cooperation with registered ophthalmologists will finally ignite the turbo. Two weeks ago, 500 patients were contacted and 58 had been operated on by Wednesday. "This project, which is unique in Austria, will enable Styrians to get their appointments and treatment more quickly," says Provincial Councillor Karlheinz Kornhäusl (ÖVP) with conviction. From next week, a further 1000 patients will receive their invitation letter.
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