The Evolution of Cataract Surgery: The Most Common Eye Procedure in Older Adults

Lorne Bellan, MD, Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.

Cataract surgery is the most common refractive surgical procedure performed on aging individuals. Major advancements in surgical and lens technology have led to enormous increases in surgical volume because of the improved safety profile and outcomes. Current research holds the potential for restoring full vision, including accommodation, without the need for glasses in the near future.
Key words: cataract, lens, refractive, vision, phacoemulsification.