Imagine a world where a simple surgery could restore sight, yet is out of reach in developing regions. Diseases like cataracts, glaucoma can plunge people into darkness by their 30s or 40s despite being a treatable cause of blindness. These individuals—often parents, caregivers, and mainstays of their community—become dependent on others to manage or support them. Their lack of eye care access creates a ripple effect of hardship as the weight of their care falls onto their loved ones.