The People Eye Care Foundation carries out cataract removal surgery on poor people throughout Thailand, with all time donated by the dedicated surgeons and nurses on a free of charge basis, and where these fine, caring people give of their free time to assist those less fortunate than themselves.

The surgery has many effects; it obviously restores sight and freedom to the sufferer, and it relieves the strain placed on families who support the semi-sighted family member.

The benefits of the surgery are such that the generally elderly patient can return to a fulfilling family life by taking on small household chores or looking after grandchildren thus allowing parents the opportunity to take up employment.