Eye health / Reports /

Cataract services policy 2010

Cataracts are the most common cause of visual impairment and blindness worldwide.

Services for cataracts are the cornerstone of eye care services and a priority of Vision 2020: the Right to Sight.

Surgery for cataracts is highly cost effective, and good outcomes lead to improved quality of life, visual functioning and economic productivity. Sightsavers works with partners to detect, refer, manage and follow up people with cataracts in the countries where it works.

This revised policy builds on Sightsavers Strategic Framework 2009-2013 and enlarges on the change themes in relation to health, community participation and development.

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Sightsavers and eye health

Chisomo and his mother Margaret stand in front of the wooden door of their house.

Stories / Eye health /

Since having cataract surgery, Margaret and her son Chisomo can now live independently.

Aasiya wearing a pair of glasses. She has a colourful scarf over her hair.

Stories / Eye health /

Many people with disabilities like Aasiya can’t access treatment for common eye conditions. Our refractive error programme is making eye care more inclusive and accessible in Pakistan.

Blogs / Fighting disease /

Women are four times more likely than men to be blinded by trachoma, an infectious eye disease. But Sightsavers’ Accelerate programme is working to address this inequality.

Sightsavers, March 2025

Protecting sight, fighting disease and promoting equality for all

We protect sight, fight disease and make sure everyone can claim their rights.

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Cataract services policy 2010

Cataracts are the most common cause of visual impairment and blindness worldwide.

Margaret and Chisomo’s story: “It was hard to find food when we couldn’t see”

Aasiya’s story: “Now I can see and read clearly”

Women are most at risk from trachoma: here’s how we can help