Cataracts are the number one cause of blindness worldwide. There are more than 18 million people who are bilaterally blind from cataracts (using the 20/400 definition). Additionally, there is a critical shortage of ophthalmologists in the developing world. Dr. Chang highlights working model systems that successfully address these issues with low-tech solutions.
Dr. Chang also speaks about a recent white paper that addresses the usage of IOLs in the sulcus.