Why would Ontario ministry of health alot $75 million dollars for Bariatric surgery. treatment for@1400 ppl.?

A few years ago the Ministry of Health delisted routine eye examinations.The exam was still covered for those under age 20 and over age 65. The exam prevented a lot of people from experiencing serious visual problems and prevented possible blindness.A lot of people can't afford health coverage beyond the O.H.I.P. program. .I think more people would be better served by having eye exams paid for than to make available approximately $50000. each for 1400 people to have the Bariatric surgery.I would like your input on this topic.I am not trying to be insensitive to the morbidly obese patient but I question why this is covered by public money when many private carriers no longer cover it.