Objective: To find out the status and distribution characteristics of senile cataract, which is one of the common disease affecting the quality of life of the elderly people.
Methods: One thousand and sixteen people aged 60 or more in the urban and rural areas of Chengdu were included by cluster random sampling and investigated by questionnaire method and medical examination.
Results: It was found that the prevalence of senile cataract was 52.3% in urban area and 51.3% in rural area. The prevalence was higher in women than in men, and it increased with age. The prevalence of senile cataract by past diagnosis was lower than that by present medical examination; this difference was found obvious in the rural area.
Conclusion: The prevention and treatment of senile cataract should be strengthened.