For extremely nearsighted patients who are seeking independence from glasses and contact lenses, implantation of a phakic IOL can be a reasonable choice. In the U.S., we have access to two different ...

An expert MD reveals clear insights into cataract surgery, spotlighting the breakthroughs in treatment: "We live in a time of ...

Pediatric cataract surgery remains a surgical challenge, even for the well-experienced surgeon, and demands a composite group approach that includes committed and educated parents, an experienced ...

Why Are Patients Dissatisfied After Cataract Surgery? Many patients are disappointed after cataract surgery because the visual outcomes do not meet their preoperative ...

Among children who underwent unilateral cataract removal in infancy, risk of glaucoma-related adverse events continues to increase with longer follow-up and is not associated with primary intraocular ...

The Conversation reports cataract surgery is safe and common, with over 90% achieving 20/20 vision, but patients need to ...

-- Results from a 12-country survey of more than 75,000 patients shows limited patient awareness about cataract disease and available treatment options -- New findings presented at the XXXV European ...

Most people have a relative, friend or neighbor who has had to deal with a cataract. Nearly 24.5 million Americans age 40 or older are affected by cataracts, and it’s the leading cause of blindness ...

Aging is a natural part of life, and as we grow older, our bodies go through various changes. Our hair turns gray, our joints ache a bit more and our energy levels fluctuate. But one aspect of aging ...

Cataract surgery costs can add up, even with Medicare. Whitney Stidom of eHealth says Original Medicare Part B generally ...

Pune, India-- (SBWIRE) -- 02/21/2019-- Cataract is an eye disease which causes the formation of a dense and cloudy area in the lens of the eye, mostly as a result of the aging process. Around 90% of ...