Effective cataract surgical coverage
A simple cataract surgery can restore sight and transform lives for millions, yet this procedure remains out of reach for far too many. Best viewed on desktop – scroll slowly to explore the full data story.
McCormick I, et al. Effective cataract surgical coverage in adults aged 50 years and older: empirical estimates from population-based surveys in 68 countries and modelled estimates for 2000–30. Lancet Glob Health. 2026.
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