Cataracts, a major cause of vision problems, particularly in older adults, can be effectively treated with modern surgery.

Let’s be real: the thought of eye surgery makes many people anxious. It’s completely normal to feel uneasy about a procedure ...

A cataract (cloudy eye lens) blocks light from reaching the retina, which helps the brain process sight. Cataracts develop over time, gradually leading to blurry, hazy vision and affecting daily ...

Canadian researchers reveal increased complications in cataract surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting risks ...

The administration of low-level light therapy before and after cataract surgery relieved symptoms of dry eye, a frequent complication of the procedure. This noninvasive treatment also enhanced the ...

Steven Reed, OD, is a board-certified optometrist and president of the American Optometric Association. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Reed has also served as past president of the Mississippi ...

About 1 in 20 people who have had a laser procedure to patch a retinal tear will have another retinal tear or, worse, a retinal detachment after they have cataract surgery, an analysis of a large ...

Question: I need to have cataract surgery. Does Medicare help pay for this surgery? Answer: Original Medicare is a health insurance product. This means that all of your coverage must be based on a ...

Cataracts increased the risk of fracture by as much as 51%, which could be substantially reduced by cataract surgery, a ...

Aging brings wisdom, experience, and often, a host of changes — including those that affect our vision. “By the time most people reach their forties, the eye begins to undergo physiological changes ...

Surgeons who are preparing for their first cataract surgery require mental and physical readiness, according to a speaker at ...