News and notices. April 10, 2014

Why are we still failing to address inequity in our cataract surgery services?

A woman rests in the hallway after her cataract operation, conducted at a clinic in South Sudan as part of an outreach programme. Adriane Ohanesian/Sightsavers
A woman rests in the hallway after her cataract operation, conducted at a clinic in South Sudan as part of an outreach programme. Adriane Ohanesian/Sightsavers

Many groups in society (for example women, those who are poor, or those who are disabled) are frequently unable to access eye care services. When they do, these disadvantaged groups experience poorer care despite their greater need.

Our new editorial goes into the evidence behind these issues and explains why we need to make sure that no one is excluded from essential eye care in order to achieve the goals of VISION 2020.

Cataract services: ensuring access for everyone