# Eye Surgery in Pakistan | Fund Cataract Operations | WAN > Source: https://worldaidnetwork.org/eye-surgery/pakistan > Eye surgery in Pakistan: £200 funds a complete sight-restoring cataract operation by a PMDC-licensed ophthalmologist. See how the programme is delivered. 🇵🇰 Pakistan Programme # Fund a Cataract Operation in Pakistan A complete sight-restoring cataract operation in Pakistan costs approximately £200 through World Aid Network — covering the surgeon, intraocular lens, sterile consumables and post-operative care, delivered by a PMDC-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 ✓ PMDC-licensed surgeons Quick answer A complete sight-restoring cataract operation in Pakistan — surgeon's time, intraocular lens, sterile consumables and post-operative medication — can be funded for approximately £200 through World Aid Network's partner hospitals. Every operation is performed by an ophthalmologist registered with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC); World Aid Network does not send overseas surgeons. ## 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 Pakistan 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 | | £500 / $625 | Two complete operations plus surgical training support for the partner hospital | ## Where and how is the surgery carried out? ### PMDC-licensed ophthalmologists All surgery is performed by ophthalmologists registered with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). This is the national regulatory body equivalent to the GMC in the UK. No overseas surgeons are involved. ### Accredited partner hospitals We partner with established eye hospitals with functioning operating theatres, sterile supply chains and post-operative follow-up protocols — not temporary field clinics. ### 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. ### Phacoemulsification technique Partner surgeons use modern phacoemulsification (small-incision) technique where available, which offers faster recovery and lower complication rates than older methods. ## What is the scale of the eye-care problem in Pakistan? Pakistan has one of the highest rates of preventable blindness in Asia. Cataracts — a clouding of the eye's lens — are the leading cause, accounting for the majority of avoidable blindness. For most affected patients, the barrier is not surgical availability but cost: a private cataract operation is beyond the means of poor families in rural and peri-urban areas. A single funded operation takes approximately 20 minutes and permanently restores sight. The patient can return to work, care for dependants, and live independently. The intervention is among the most cost-effective in global health — fewer than 200 pounds of donor money for a lifetime of recovered vision. ## How do I know my donation is used properly? - World Aid Network is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation in England and Wales, with charity registration in progress. - All Pakistan 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. - All clinical care is delivered by locally-licensed surgeons (PMDC-registered) in established hospitals. ## Frequently asked questions How much does it cost to fund a cataract operation in Pakistan? A complete sight-restoring cataract operation in Pakistan — 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 PMDC-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. What types of eye surgery are funded? Primarily cataract surgery (the leading cause of preventable blindness in Pakistan). 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 for a personalised impact update. Do you also work in Indonesia and Malaysia? Yes. World Aid Network funds eye surgery programmes in Indonesia and Malaysia through locally-licensed partner hospitals in each country. ### Related pages [Eye surgery programme](/eye-surgery)[Cataract surgery cost](/cataract-surgery-cost)[Eye surgery — Indonesia](/eye-surgery/indonesia)[Where your money goes](/where-your-money-goes)[Gift Aid](/gift-aid) ## How can you fund a sight-restoring operation today? £200 restores sight permanently. Every operation is delivered by a licensed Pakistani 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).