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Asha Kirana reaches milestone with 2.5 lakh cataract surgeries in Karnataka
The vision care initiative has successfully completed over 250,000 cataract surgeries across Karnataka, marking a significant achievement in the state's public health efforts. The programme continues to provide surgical interventions to patients who would otherwise lack access to affordable eye care.
LSN India ·
Asha Kirana, a major cataract surgery initiative operating in Karnataka, has crossed the landmark of 2.5 lakh procedures, underscoring the scale of vision restoration efforts in the state. The achievement reflects the programme's sustained commitment to addressing the burden of preventable blindness across diverse communities in Karnataka.
Cataract remains among the leading causes of avoidable blindness in India, particularly affecting older populations and economically disadvantaged groups. By delivering high volumes of surgeries, Asha Kirana has enhanced accessibility to critical eye care services across the state, extending reach to rural and semi-urban areas where such facilities are limited.
The programme's expansion demonstrates the viability of structured, large-scale interventions in reducing cataract-related vision loss. Each surgery represents restored sight and improved quality of life for patients, enabling them to return to productive activities and independent living.
Karnataka's health infrastructure has played a pivotal role in facilitating these surgical interventions, with coordination between government facilities and partner organizations enabling efficient service delivery. The initiative's success in surpassing the 2.5 lakh mark positions it as a significant contributor to India's broader goals of universal eye health coverage and prevention of blindness.