# Eye Surgery in Malaysia | Fund Cataract Operations | WAN > Source: https://worldaidnetwork.org/eye-surgery/malaysia > Eye surgery in Malaysia: £200 funds a complete sight-restoring cataract operation by an MMC-registered ophthalmologist. See how the programme is delivered. 🇲🇾 Malaysia Programme # Fund a Cataract Operation in Malaysia A complete sight-restoring cataract operation in Malaysia costs approximately £200 through World Aid Network — covering the surgeon, intraocular lens, sterile consumables and post-operative care, delivered by an MMC-registered ophthalmologist for a patient who cannot afford private treatment. [Fund an operation — £200 ](/donate?cause=eye) ✓ UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation ✓ Gift Aid — once registered ✓ MMC-registered ophthalmologists Quick answer A complete sight-restoring cataract operation in Malaysia — 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 registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). ## How much does it cost to fund the operation? Every pound is tracked to a specific outcome. Here is what each donation amount funds in our Malaysia eye surgery programme. | Donation | What it funds | | ----------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | £25 / $30 | Intraocular lens (the implant that replaces the clouded lens — essential for every operation) | | £50 / $60 | Surgical consumables: sterile drapes, irrigation fluid, phaco tip and post-op medication | | £100 / $125 | Half a complete operation — surgeon's time, consumables and lens combined | | £200 / $250 | One complete sight-restoring cataract operation: surgeon, lens, consumables, follow-up | | £400 / $500 | Both eyes — complete bilateral cataract surgery for one patient | ## Where and how is the surgery carried out? ### MMC-registered ophthalmologists All surgery is performed by ophthalmologists registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) — the national regulatory body for medical practitioners in Malaysia. No overseas surgeons are involved in delivery. ### Accredited partner hospitals We partner with established eye departments at licensed hospitals with functioning operating theatres, sterile supply chains and post-operative follow-up protocols. ### Named patient lists Funds are released against a named patient list approved by our trustees. Each patient is assessed as unable to afford private care. Post-operative outcome reports are required from the partner. ### Modern surgical technique Partner surgeons use phacoemulsification (small-incision) technique where available, which offers faster recovery and lower complication rates than older extracapsular methods. ## Why is there a need for funded eye care in Malaysia? Despite Malaysia's economic development, access to affordable ophthalmic care remains uneven. Elderly patients in rural and peri-urban communities — particularly those without formal employment or pension income — often cannot afford the cost of private cataract surgery, which can reach £150–£400 per eye at private facilities. Cataracts are the leading cause of preventable blindness in older adults. For a patient on a low fixed income, the alternative to funded surgery is progressive sight loss — and the loss of independence, employment and ability to care for dependants that follows. ## How do I know my donation is used properly? - All Malaysia disbursements are approved by named trustees against a specific patient list with clinical justification. - Partner hospitals provide pre- and post-operative reports for every funded patient. - No funding is released as an open grant — every pound is tied to a named patient or outcome. - World Aid Network operates a strict no-cash policy. All payments go direct to partner hospitals via milestone bank transfer. - Trustees conduct audit reviews and may commission on-site inspections of partner facilities. ## Frequently asked questions How much does it cost to fund a cataract operation in Malaysia? A complete sight-restoring cataract operation in Malaysia — including the surgeon, intraocular lens, consumables and post-operative follow-up — can be funded for approximately £200 through World Aid Network. Who performs the surgery? All surgery is performed by MMC-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 to them. What types of eye surgery are funded? Primarily cataract surgery — the leading cause of preventable blindness in older adults. We also fund treatment for glaucoma and other sight-threatening conditions where surgical intervention can restore or protect vision. Can I fund a specific number of operations? Yes. At £200 per complete operation, you can donate any multiple and we will allocate your gift accordingly. Contact us at info@worldaidnetwork.org for a personalised impact update. Do you also work in Pakistan and Indonesia? Yes. World Aid Network funds eye surgery programmes in Pakistan and Indonesia through locally-licensed partner hospitals in each country. ### Related pages [Eye surgery programme](/eye-surgery)[Cataract surgery cost](/cataract-surgery-cost)[Eye surgery — Pakistan](/eye-surgery/pakistan)[Eye surgery — Indonesia](/eye-surgery/indonesia)[Where your money goes](/where-your-money-goes) ## How can you fund a sight-restoring operation today? £200 restores sight permanently. Every operation is delivered by a licensed Malaysian ophthalmologist and verified by our trustees. [Donate £200 — fund one operation](/donate?cause=eye) Or give any amount — every £25 covers a life-changing surgical component. --- World Aid Network is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation (charity registration in progress; application ref 5290505, ICO ref ZC156579).