The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that approximately half of the people facing cataract-related blindness globally lack access to the necessary surgical treatment. The organization emphasizes the importance of increasing efforts to provide this life-changing procedure, which is considered one of the most effective and cost-efficient interventions to address vision impairment. However, the report does not provide specific details on the current global prevalence of cataract-related blindness or the exact number of people affected.