Support Cataract Surgery

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Blindness due to cataract presents an enormous problem in India not only in terms of human morbidity but also in terms of economic loss and social burden. The WHO/NPCB (National Programme for Control of Blindness) survey has shown that there is a backlog of over 22 million blind eyes (12 million blind people) in India, and 80.1% of these are blind due to cataract.

Category: Cataract Surgery Product ID: 300

Description

Cataracts, the clouding of the human lens of the eye, is responsible for more than 50% of avoidable blindness yet sight can be easily restored by a 20- minute operation. Today, less than 10% of these cases receive surgical treatment.

80% of the visually handicapped live in the rural areas where access to eye care services is not readily available. 80% of trained Ophthalmologists are located in the urban cities.

Cataract surgery is one of the most cost-effective of all health interventions. It is as cost-effective as immunization, and can have a very significant and rapid impact in reducing the global burden of avoidable blindness.

Sponsor for a cataract surgery. Or become a monthly donor. Let’s change lives, together.