The National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCBVI) has set specific targets for cataract surgery. According to current NPCBVI norms, the target for intraocular lens (IOL) implantation as a percentage of all cataract surgeries performed under the programme should be at least:
- A 80%
- B 90% ✓
- C 95%
- D 100%
Correct answer: B. 90%
Explanation
NPCBVI has set a target of at least 90% of cataract surgeries to be performed with intraocular lens implantation. This target reflects the shift from conventional extracapsular cataract extraction (without IOL) to modern phacoemulsification or small incision cataract surgery with IOL implantation as the standard of care. The remaining 10% accounts for situations where IOL implantation is contraindicated due to ocular comorbidity.
Reference: NPCBVI Programme Guidelines, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, 2017 ed.
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