Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate correlative factors of non-operative treatment in the senile cataract, and provide gist for the health education measures.Methods1513 retiring old people had a whole medical examination, and the data was analyzed.ResultsThe proportion of binoculus cataract was 45.9%. Predilection age was 70～79 years old. Cognition information and iatrogenic effects were major risk factors in the non-operative therapeutic agents. Cataract was the third in the elder chronic disease.ConclusionMany senile patients with cataract have not enough knowledge about cataract operation although having better medical treatment and economy conditions. So the closed attention to the health education must be paid in the future.

Key words: cataract, non-operation theratment, correlative factor, health education