This project focuses on visual impairment and blindness from cataracts in Vietnam and a holistic assessment of the benefits of restoring sight from their removal.
This study finds that restoring sight from cataract surgery has benefits that extend well beyond raising the income-earning potential of those affected. Quantitative data collected and analysed in the study revealed statistically significant improvements for monetary as well as various non-monetary measures of well-being, approximately three months after cataract surgery.
Project timeline: 2017
Key contributors: Simon Feeny, Lachlan McDonald, Alberto Posso, Chuyen Truong and Son Tung
This project addresses the following Sustainable Development Goals and Targets:
1.2 By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definition
3.4 By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being
8.3 Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial service
3.4 By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being
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