Cataract surgery is one of the oldest surgical procedures known, first documented in the fifth century BC. [12] In ancient times, cataracts were treated with a technique called couching ...

round dome covering the eye's iris and pupil — or in the shape of the eye's lens, which causes blurry vision. After cataract surgery, astigmatism may increase the patient’s dependence on glasses.

Before cataract surgery, your ophthalmologist will check your eyes thoroughly to rule out other conditions that may cause vision problems. They'll then perform tests to measure the size and shape ...

Recent advances in cataract surgery have increased the safety and efficacy of this common procedure. Cataract surgery has evolved from 'couching' with sub-optimal results to phacoemulsification ...

Individuals looking to ditch their glasses or regular contacts and are not eligible for LASIK have a new option to explore thanks to Dr. Ron Baldassare, owner of Vivid Laser Centre in Kelowna. The ...