A Brief History of Intra-Ocular Lenses (IOLs) Over the centuries, many medical breakthroughs have helped to address the issue of visual problems, from short-sightedness to presbyopia. Despite being invented some 700 years ago, glasses remain commonplace today, while later developments such as contact lenses and Laser Eye Surgery have likewise helped to correct the sight of millions around the world. But in this article, we’re focusing on a less popular vision correction option: Intra-ocular lenses (IOLs). What are Intra-Ocular Lenses?…