01/06/2026
Did you know…
👀Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide.
👀65% of people diagnosed had no idea they had the condition. This makes getting regular tests crucial, as cataracts are incredibly slow to develop with symptoms almost imperceptible.
👀Cataract surgery has a success rate of over 95%. Many people report having better vision within days of treatment.
👀Cataracts can start forming from the age of 40. It may be unnoticeable at first, but eventually worsens with age and other secondary causes, like diabetes or other eye conditions.
👀Surgery to remove cataracts is the most common operation in the NHS. Over 400,000 cataract surgeries are performed each year.
