5 Key Takeaways
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The ICEH predicts only an 8.4 percentage point increase in global cataract surgery coverage by 2030, falling short of the 30-point target set by the World Health Assembly.
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In Africa, three out of four people needing cataract surgery will lack access by 2025, highlighting severe healthcare inequities.
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Women are disproportionately underserved in cataract surgery, with an estimated 3.6 percentage point increase in coverage for women compared to 4.4 for men by 2030.
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Successful models in countries like India and Rwanda demonstrate that investment in eye care services can significantly improve surgical outcomes and access.
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Strengthening primary eye care systems and reducing costs are essential for improving access to cataract surgery and transforming lives in underserved communities.
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