Cataracts, C-sections, and hip replacements the most common surgeries

In 2021, 33,348 cataract surgeries were carried out, the highest by far in the 21 years of data released. File photo: Rui Vieira/PA

Cataracts were the most common surgery carried out in Ireland during 2021, followed by caesarean sections and hip replacements, new Department of Health data shows.

That year 33,348 cataract surgeries were carried out, the highest by far in the 21 years of data released and more than double the 2019 tally.