US Navy Ship Performs Cataract Surgeries in Guatemala

The video discusses the challenges faced by people in Guatemala with cataracts, who cannot afford surgery. The US Navy's hospital ship, USNS Comfort, is on a humanitarian mission to provide medical aid, including cataract surgeries. The video details the surgery process, which involves removing the cataract and implanting a plastic lens. The mission aims to conduct over 300 surgeries, significantly improving the vision of many individuals. The video highlights the importance of such missions in areas with limited access to advanced medical care.

How does the technique used in this mission differ from modern procedures?

What impact could procedures like cataract surgery have on communities?