What are cataracts?
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Cataracts are cloudy areas that form in the lens of the eye. Several factors such as old age, eye injury, diabetes, and infectious diseases can cause cataracts.
Cataracts remain the leading cause of blindness and a major cause of vision loss around the world.
(‘Source: International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness’)
Symptoms and treatment
Some of the symptoms of cataracts include cloudy/blurry vision, seeing halo around lights, headaches and squinting when trying to see clearly.
A simple surgery can remove cataracts and restore vision.
Our global impact
Since its onset, Al Basar has been working tirelessly in the hardest to reach areas across Africa and Asia to provide free cataract removal surgeries in communities. Our specialised doctors treat patients through our eye care hospitals and outreach programmes.
Key facts
Over 2,300 outreach programmes conducted.
Over 750,000 cataract surgeries performed
Over 2 million glasses distributed in outreach programmes.
Together, We Can Change More Lives
Meaningful change happens through collaboration. Whether you are an individual donor, corporation, institution, or philanthropic organization, your partnership can help expand access to healthcare and improve lives across underserved communities worldwide.
Let's create lasting impact together.
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