Fund a Cataract Operation
in Indonesia
A complete sight-restoring cataract operation in Indonesia costs approximately £200 through World Aid Network — covering the surgeon, intraocular lens, sterile consumables and post-operative care, delivered by a KKI-registered ophthalmologist for a patient who cannot afford private treatment.
Fund an operation — £200Quick answer
A complete sight-restoring cataract operation in Indonesia — surgeon's time, intraocular lens, sterile consumables and post-operative care — can be funded for approximately £200 through World Aid Network's partner hospitals, for patients who cannot afford private treatment. Every operation is performed by an ophthalmologist licensed by Konsil Kedokteran Indonesia (KKI).
How much does it cost to fund the operation?
Every donation is tracked to a specific outcome in our Indonesia programme.
| Donation | What it funds |
|---|---|
| £25 / $30 | Intraocular lens — the implant that replaces the clouded lens, essential for every cataract operation |
| £50 / $60 | Surgical consumables: sterile drapes, irrigation fluid, phaco tip and post-operative eye drops |
| £100 / $125 | Half a complete operation — surgeon's time, consumables and lens combined |
| £200 / $250 | One complete sight-restoring cataract operation: surgeon, lens, consumables, post-operative follow-up |
| £500 / $625 | Two complete operations plus post-operative medication for both patients |
How is the surgery carried out in Indonesia?
KKI-registered ophthalmologists
All surgery is performed by ophthalmologists registered with Konsil Kedokteran Indonesia (KKI), Indonesia's national medical council. This is the direct equivalent of GMC registration in the UK.
Established partner hospitals
We partner with accredited hospitals that have functional ophthalmic departments, sterile operating theatres and post-operative follow-up protocols.
Named patient lists
Every patient is assessed as unable to afford private care. Funds are released only against a named patient list approved by our trustees.
Outcome reporting
Partner hospitals submit post-operative outcome reports for every funded patient. These are reviewed by trustees and available to the Charity Commission.
What is the scale of preventable blindness in Indonesia?
Indonesia is an archipelago nation of over 270 million people spread across 17,000 islands. Access to affordable specialist eye care is severely limited outside major urban centres. Cataracts are the single largest cause of preventable blindness, disproportionately affecting older adults in rural and coastal communities where income levels make private ophthalmic care entirely unaffordable.
A single funded cataract operation takes around 20 minutes and permanently restores sight. Patients who regain their vision can return to agricultural work, fishing, care of dependants, and independent daily life. The cost-effectiveness — under £200 for a lifetime of recovered vision — is among the highest of any funded medical intervention.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fund cataract surgery in Indonesia?
Approximately £200 funds a complete sight-restoring cataract operation in Indonesia — covering the surgeon, intraocular lens, sterile consumables and post-operative care.
Who performs the surgery?
All surgery is performed by KKI-registered ophthalmologists at established partner hospitals. World Aid Network does not send overseas surgeons or volunteers.
Will my donation be Gift Aid eligible?
World Aid Network is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation with charity registration in progress. Gift Aid will be claimable once registration is granted — meaning UK taxpayers will be able to add 25% to their donation at no cost. We will contact all donors once registration is confirmed.
Why Indonesia?
Indonesia has a large rural population with limited access to affordable specialist eye care. Cataracts cause the majority of preventable blindness. Locally-licensed surgeons can deliver operations at a fraction of UK costs, maximising the impact of every donated pound.
Do you also fund eye surgery in Pakistan and Malaysia?
Yes. World Aid Network funds eye surgery programmes in Pakistan and Malaysia through locally-licensed partner hospitals in each country.
How can I verify the charity?
World Aid Network is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation in England and Wales, with charity registration in progress. It is governed by named trustees and bound by two clearly defined charitable objects.
How can you fund a sight-restoring operation in Indonesia?
£200 restores sight permanently. Every operation is delivered by a KKI-licensed Indonesian ophthalmologist and verified by our trustees.
Donate £200 — fund one operationOr give any amount — every £25 covers a key surgical component.