A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil.
Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over age 40 and are the principal cause of blindness in the world.
Surgery to remove a cataract is the only way to get rid of a cataract. This surgery works well and helps people see better.
However cataract surgery is very expensive costing on average $3500. This makes it beyond reach to the most affected population which are the elderly living in Rural areas
