Seizing the silent vision loss: cost–utility analysis of population-based glaucoma screening in India

Summary

This publication investigates the cost-utility of population-based glaucoma screening in India. Using mathematical modelling and hypothetical cohorts of age groups 40 to 75 and 50 to 75 years, the study looks at different screening strategies. The intervention scenarios combine different target ages, screening methods (face-to-face and a combination of artificial intelligence and face-to-face) and screening frequencies.

The findings indicate that screening strategies, even when adjusted for age groups, patient risk profiles, screening methods or frequency, are not cost-effective. However, cost-effectiveness can be strengthened through public financing and provisioning for government-funded facilities, making glaucoma screening more affordable.