75th IOL Anniversary Experience: A Journey from Visionary Beginnings to a Bright Future

Authors: Pandey Suresh K*, Sharma Vidushi and Pandey Ishita

DOI: 10.23880/oajo-16000322

Volume 9, Issue 2

Abstract

The year 2024 marks a significant milestone in the history of ophthalmology—the 75th anniversary of the intraocular lens (IOL), a groundbreaking innovation that has restored sight to millions of people worldwide. Since its invention in 1949 by Sir Harold Ridley [1] the development of IOLs has undergone tremendous transformation, continuously shaped by technological advances and the tireless efforts of researchers, medical professionals, and industry partners [1-10].

Keywords: Ophthalmology; Artificial Intelligence; Polymethyl Methacrylate; Sir Harold Ridley

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