Worldwide Cataract Surgery Rates

This Scholarship plans on conducting a comprehensive literature review examining the cataract surgery rates around the world.

Cataract surgery is the most crucial surgical procedure to reduce preventable blindness around the world, however some countries are falling behind in cataract surgical rates. There us currently no such paper that is up-to-date, and comprehensive, examining cataract surgical rates in countries around the world.

By identifying which countries have fallen behind in cataract surgical rates, there governments can then be informed this and further investments in eye surgical services can be made. This will help ensure that all individuals around the world have equitable access to eye care.