This follows the first national Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) research study that revealed more women are unaware that cataract treatment is possible in PNG.
According to the study, 40,746 people in the country are blind in both eyes.
The study also showed that 61 percent out of 40,746 which is 24,855 women are less likely to feel the need for eye surgery.
Dr Anthea Burnett of Brien Holden Vision Institute and Vision CRC said there is a need for more awareness on cataract surgery services in PNG.
