Access Crisis: 50% with Cataract Blindness Need Treatment
An estimated one in two people living with cataract-related blindness do not have access to the surgery that could restore their vision. Despite cataracts being treatable through a safe and routine procedure, millions remain untreated due to limited healthcare infrastructure, high costs, and lack of awareness. The gap in access highlights significant global health inequalities and underscores the urgent need for expanded eye care services and affordable surgical interventions worldwide.