Half of Blind Patients Lack Cataract Surgery Access
Cataract surgery access remains out of reach for nearly half of people blinded by cataracts, with the biggest gap in Africa and lower access for women.
28 Apr 2026
Cataract surgery access remains out of reach for nearly half of people blinded by cataracts, with the biggest gap in Africa and lower access for women.
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