Geneva, Feb 10, 2026 (AFP) - 94 million need cataract surgery, but access lacking: WHO

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2026-02-11

More than 94 million people suffer from cataracts, but half of them do not have access to the surgery needed to fix it, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. Cataracts -- the clouding of the eye's lens that causes blurred vision and can lead to blindness -- are on the rise as populations get older, with age being the main risk factor. "Cataract surgery -- a simple, 15-minute procedure -- is one of the most cost-effective medical procedure......

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