Table 1.
Study site overview
| Site name | Minnedosa Health Centre (Canada) | Medipole Ophthalmology Center (France) | Jones Eye Clinic (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facility type | Hospital | Hospital | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Number of ORs | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cataract schedule (d/wk) | 1 | 1 or 2 | 2 |
| Cataract volume | Low (~10 cases/d) | Moderate (~17 cases/d) | High (~25 cases/d) |
| Case mix | All routine, monofocal cataract cases | Predominantly routine cataract cases, 62% monofocal | Predominantly routine cataract cases, 92% monofocal |
Abbreviations: ORs, operating rooms; d, day; wk, week.