According to a study conducted by the Fred Hollows Foundation and Victoria University, cataract surgery provides a significant return on investment, arguing strongly for increased spending on global eye health aid. According to the study, every dollar spent on cataract treatment returns an average of $20.50. The study also emphasizes the global prevalence of blindness and vision impairment, with 43 million people worldwide blind and at least 1 billion suffering from untreated or preventable vision problems. Without immediate action, an estimated 1.7 billion people will have avoidable vision impairment by 2050. The study emphasizes the economic benefits of investing in the treatment of myopia, presbyopia, and the two leading causes of blindness around the world, with returns ranging from $8 to $10.80 for every dollar invested.

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