Every year 14.2 million cataract surgeries are performed worldwide*. It is the number one surgical procedure for people in their 60's.
The lens of the human eye is made from fibres comprising protein and water. As people get older, clefts of water and clumps of protein on the lens of the eye. This is a cataract. Cataracts cause clouding of the crystalline lens, scattering light and interfering with vision.
There is only one treatment for cataract, Microsurgery Cataract surgery involves replacing the diseased lens of the eye with a synthetic intraocular lens.
Northern Laser Vision Centre has a long history of cataract surgery developments. Dr Frumar has completed thousands of procedures and pioneered new techniques over two decades.
Find out more about cataract surgery in our frequently asked questions section.
* MarketScope. The 2003 Comprehensive Report on the Single Use Cataract Device Market. St. Louis, MO: MarketScope, LLC; 2003:14.
No 1 surgery for people over 65