Cataracts
What are cataracts?
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
Nadia’s Story: From Darkness to Light
Nadia, an eight-year-old from Borboshilmandi, Bangladesh, struggled with severe visual impairment caused by congenital cataracts. Her condition became a concern when her teacher noticed she couldn’t read the classroom board, prompting her parents to seek help.
Amid their worries, the family learned about an eye care campaign in a nearby city, supported by Al Basar International Foundation. Upon medical examination, Nadia was diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes. Surgery was performed, and lens implants were provided free of charge.
The results were transformative. Nadia’s vision was restored, allowing her to return to her studies and daily life with newfound independence. Her mother expressed deep gratitude, saying, “Thanks to the efforts of the medical team, Nadia can now see the world like we do.”
Nadia’s story reflects the power of collaborative humanitarian efforts, bringing hope and renewed possibilities to those in need.
