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Dr. Robert Burke is an optometrist and co-founder of Calgary Vision Centre, known for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in eye care. With over 17 years of experience, he brings an unrivaled level of curiosity to the intersection of optics, physics, math, and human vision. His work blends cutting-edge technology with a drive to rethink traditional approaches to eye health. This blog is where some of those big questions and the fascinating deep dives they spark, come to life.
JS Bach, a quack and Cataracts.
In 1750, legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach was losing his eyesight. At the same time, a self-styled "healer" was "curing blindness" in flamboyant displays in town squares across Europe, to the delight of roaring crowds. They would eventually meet. What could go wrong?