Benefit-cost analysis of nonprofit cataract surgery services in Latin America: a multinational evaluation through an SROI lens

Key Points

• Benefit-cost analysis reveals strong performance metrics for nonprofit cataract surgery services.
• The average social return on investment was found to be 3.5, indicating high value.
• Observational analysis across multiple Latin American countries assessed the impact on community health.
• Findings support the continuation and potential expansion of nonprofit cataract surgery initiatives.