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We determined the prevalence of cataract among people experiencing homelessness, with a primary focus on adults, and summarized key demographic characteristics of the study populations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We conducted a systematic review on the prevalence of cataract among adults experiencing homelessness. We searched 4 databases\u2014MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL\u2014for studies conducted worldwide and published from 1960 through 2024. We adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and used predefined search terms related to homelessness and cataract.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The final review included 10 studies in which cataract prevalence was assessed through either full ophthalmologic screening or clinical examination. The reported prevalence of cataract ranged from 1.0% (1 of 100) in a UK-based study to 28.6% (26 of 91) in a US-based study. Of the 10 included studies, 9 were cross-sectional and 1 was a cohort study, with mean participant ages ranging from 30.3 to 55.1\u2009years.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This systematic review summarizes the available evidence on cataract among people experiencing homelessness. 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