At least half of the millions of visually impaired people in Asia and Africa suffer from cataract. Out of those only 500 people in 1 million can be treated.
Especially in African countries located on the Sahara belt, for an average of 40 thousand people there is only one doctor, while millions of people die without seeing a doctor in their lives. 1.2% of the African population (approximately 10 million people) is visually impaired, and this is caused by cataract.
Cataract surgeries for people living in poverty are of great importance. Thanks to cataract operations that we perform with your support, we restore people's eyesight and help them see their loved ones.