A cost analysis of pediatric cataract surgery at two child eye health tertiary facilities in Africa.

Purpose: To determine the direct cost of pediatric cataract surgery at two child eye health tertiary facilities (CEHTFs) in Africa.

Methods: The direct cost of pediatric cataract surgery was determined by reviewing data collected from two CEHTFs in Zambia and Malawi. Inventory, cost, and usage data of all durable medical equipment, consumable equipment, personnel, and medications were collected and the direct cost per child calculated.