Asha Kirana facilitates over 2.5 lakh cataract surgeries in Karnataka

More than 2.5 lakh cataract surgeries have been performed in Karnataka under the Asha Kirana eyecare initiative since 2022, according to a report released by the World Health Organisation, the State government, and OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation on Wednesday. October 8 is observed as World Sight Day.

The initiative has also enabled 14 million primary vision screenings and the distribution of more than 4.5 lakh free spectacles across eight districts, the report ‘Advancing Integrated, People-Centred Eyecare’ said.