As baby boomers approach their mid-sixties, the volume of cataract surgery is skyrocketing, as is the demand for even greater safety, convenience, and visual acuity. Accordingly, researchers throughout the world are investigating, testing, or introducing lens materials, surgical techniques, and prevention methods that could revolutionize the treatment of not only cataracts but also other eye conditions, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and presbyopia. Here is just a sample of cataract-related scientific work in various stages of development: