[12] In ancient times, cataracts were treated with a technique called couching, which could only be performed when the lens had become completely opaque, rigid, and heavy to the point that the ...
In fact, it was doctors at St Thomas' who were responsible for the first cataract replacement surgery in the world in the 1950s. 'Over the years, the type of material that is used in the lens has ...
(WTNH) — The light-adjustable lens is the world’s first customizable intraocular lens after cataract surgery. Hartford HealthCare is providing an innovative treatment to help patients achieve ...
The treatment: Most of the contact lenses fell out on their own as doctors administered anesthesia in the eye socket. After removing the remainder, the doctors postponed the woman's cataract ...