5 Key Takeaways
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Nearly half of people facing cataract-related blindness worldwide lack access to necessary surgery, according to a new WHO study.
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The WHO reports a 15% increase in global cataract surgery coverage over 20 years, but a target of 30% by 2030 remains unmet.
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Women and marginalized communities face significant barriers to cataract surgery, highlighting persistent inequities in access to care.
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BVI's Finevision HP trifocal intraocular lens has begun a phased rollout in the US, following FDA approval and prior international availability.
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Rayner's Sophi phacoemulsification system has received FDA clearance, promising efficiency and reduced surgical waste in cataract procedures.
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