Patient and advocacy organizations¶
Endpoints below were re-requested during the independent audit on 2026-08-31 and all eight returned HTTP 200 (redirects followed). Inclusion verifies web presence, not endorsement, representativeness or program effectiveness.
| Organization | Region | Role relevant to cataract | Verified URL | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNIB | UK | cataract information and support | https://www.rnib.org.uk/your-eyes/eye-conditions-az/cataracts/ | 2026-08-31 |
| Sightsavers | International | service delivery and public education | https://www.sightsavers.org/protecting-sight/cataracts/ | 2026-08-31 |
| IAPB Vision Atlas | Global | burden and advocacy data | https://www.iapb.org/learn/vision-atlas/causes-of-vision-loss/cataract/ | 2026-08-31 |
| American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeSmart | USA | public patient education | https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-are-cataracts | 2026-08-31 |
| The Fred Hollows Foundation | International | avoidable-blindness services and advocacy | https://www.hollows.org/ | 2026-08-31 |
| CBM Global | International | disability-inclusive eye-health services | https://www.cbm.org/ | 2026-08-31 |
| Vision Australia | Australia | vision rehabilitation and support | https://www.visionaustralia.org/ | 2026-08-31 |
| IAPB | Global | eye-health advocacy network | https://www.iapb.org/ | 2026-08-31 |
Use cautions¶
- Service-provider stories can illuminate barriers but cannot estimate their frequency.
- Public education pages simplify clinical trade-offs and should not replace guideline or comparative-effectiveness evidence.
- Global organizations may describe program reach without independent outcome verification.