Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens of the eye and replaces it with a new, clear lens. Ivan-balvan/iStock via Getty Images Plus Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority of patients have excellent ...

Q: How does Medicare cover for cataract surgery? A: Cataract occurs when the natural lens inside the eye becomes cloudy. Most cataracts are associated with aging. Other causes of cataracts include ...

August officially is Cataract Awareness Month, although that seems a bit of a misnomer considering those who have cataracts surely are aware they exist.Cataracts cloud the lens within the eye. Think ...

Cataract surgery is linked with lower falls and reductions in fall-related traumatic injuries in older adults, a new study finds. Authors of the report, published Tuesday in the Journal of the ...

Associates in Ophthalmology, based in West Mifflin, Pa., has announced it now offers bladeless, computer-controlled laser surgery for cataract removal, according to a news release. AIO is an eye care ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Phakic lens implants are useful for the treatment of high degrees of myopia, which are beyond the capabilities ...

What do I need to know about cataracts if my loved one has dementia? Not everyone with dementia has cataracts nor do all patients with cataracts have dementia, but a significant number will have both ...

As ophthalmologists who have performed thousands of these procedures, we know that many patients have misconceptions about both cataracts and the surgery. For example, some think a cataract is a ...