Cataract persists as the leading cause of reversible blindness specially in India, with a significant public health impact, particularly in rural and underserved regions such as Assam. Understanding the clinical profile and management patterns of cataract patients in tertiary care settings can guide effective planning and delivery of ophthalmic services.

This study aims to figure out the demographic and clinical profile of cataract patients admitted to a tertiary care centre in Assam and to evaluate the management strategies.

This hospital-based cross-sectional study is conducted among patients diagnosed with cataract and admitted for surgical management at a tertiary care centre in Assam over a defined study period of 6 months. Data are collected on sociodemographic parameters, clinical presentation, type and severity of cataract, associated systemic comorbidities, surgical techniques employed, intraoperative and postoperative complications. Statistical analysis was performed to identify patterns between variables.

Majority of patients were found to be younger than 60 years although there are evidences of cataract predominantly among aged population, with a slight female predominance and a higher representation from rural background. Variants of cataract found were senile cataract, complicated and traumatic ones. Small-incision cataract surgery (SICS) with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation was the most commonly performed procedure.