Cataract Operations for the Elderly

Health

Restoring vision, dignity, and independence through transformative cataract surgeries for the underprivileged elderly, supporting their reintegration into family and community life.

Solutions

With a focus on alleviating the hardships faced by low-income elderly individuals suffering from cataracts, we have dedicated this initiative to restoring their vision and, by extension, their independence. Through strategic partnerships in Maharashtra, Goa, Telangana, and Karnataka, we have expanded our geriatric care initiatives significantly. Our collaborations with esteemed organizations like HelpAge India, the Dr. Manohar Dole Medical Foundation, Seth Tarachand Charitable Hospital, and the Hyderabad Eye Institute have been instrumental in broadening our impact, allowing us to provide essential cataract surgeries and support to those in need.

Our commitment extends beyond merely restoring sight. By equipping the elderly with artificial lenses, we aim to reinstate their dignity and autonomy, effectively reintegrating them into the heart of family and community life. The introduction of mobile medical units and community eye screening kits—particularly in Hyderabad where over 108,000 individuals were screened in three years—underscores our innovative approach to overcoming barriers to access and ensuring comprehensive care for the most vulnerable.

Benefits

Our endeavors in providing over 12,500 cataract surgeries to date, spotlight the foundational belief that the elderly should live their later years with visibility, joy, and purpose. These interventions offer elderly individuals a renewed outlook on life. Longstanding partnerships with institutions such as Sri Vivekanand Sevashrama have not only allowed for the extension of our services to remote areas but also improved the quality and efficiency of the surgeries conducted, reflecting a shared vision of hope and healing.

As we continue our journey, the Persistent Foundation remains dedicated to illuminating the lives of our society’s elders. We stand firm in our conviction that their presence and wisdom enrich our communities immensely, and in our promise to continue these concerted efforts to brighten the futures of many more to come.