Free Cataract Surgeries of 3000 Poor Patients

Dear Valued Donors,

We are delighted to share the progress of Al-Mustafa’s Free Cataract Surgery Program, which was made possible by your generous support. Thanks to your contributions, we have restored vision and transformed the lives of hundreds of underprivileged patients suffering from preventable blindness. Below is a summary of our achievements from February 2025 to May 2025.

Program Highlights

• Total Surgeries Performed: 524 free cataract surgeries

• Location: Al-Mustafa Hospital, Karachi

• Beneficiaries: Elderly, low-income individuals, and vulnerable patients who could not afford treatment

• Impact: Restored vision, improved quality of life, and enabled economic independence for patients

Key Achievements

 524 successful surgeries conducted with a high success rate.
 Post-operative care is provided to all patients to ensure recovery.
 Outreach efforts in rural and urban slums to identify patients in need.
 Strict medical protocols are followed to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Patient Stories (Individual's details have been changed for privacy reasons)

• Mr. Ishaq, 68 – A daily wage labourer who lost his job due to blindness. After surgery, he regained his vision and can now support his family again.

• Mrs. Fehmida, 72 – Could not see her grandchildren for years. Now, she enjoys watching them grow.

Challenges & Solutions

• High patient demand: We are working to expand capacity to serve more people.

• Limited resources: Continued fundraising to reach as many people in need as possible.

Next Steps

• Expand outreach to remote areas.

• Increase surgical capacity with additional equipment and staff.

• Secure more funding to help more patients.

None of this would be possible without your kindness. Each donation brings light back into someone’s life. We humbly request your continued support to help more people see again.

With heartfelt thanks,