02/13/2026
Did you know the first artificial intraocular lens was implanted in 1949 (shown in the first picture)? British ophthalmologist Sir Harold Ridley performed the first successful IOL surgery after noticing WWII pilots tolerated PMMA fragments in their eyes, a discovery that transformed cataract care forever.
At this month’s Lunch & Learn, Dr. Kam, shared how that innovation shaped the advanced vision options we offer today.