Demographic Profile and Comorbidities Among Cataract Patients at a Tertiary Hospital in Visakhapatnam.

Introduction: Cataract is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide, with a particularly high burden in developing countries. Despite advancements in surgical interventions, barriers such as limited healthcare access, socioeconomic disparities, and comorbid systemic conditions contribute to disease progression and severity. This study aims to analyze the demographic profile of cataract patients and the prevalence of comorbidities affecting disease severity in a tertiary care hospital in Visakhapatnam.