The Conversation reports cataract surgery is safe and common, with over 90% achieving 20/20 vision, but patients need to understand various aspects before the procedure.

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. It’s normal to have anxiety about cataract surgery—and even postpone scheduling the procedure out of fear. But it shouldn’t be ...

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 ...

When text on street signs starts to blur or night driving feels harder than it used to, choosing a certified ophthalmologist in Cape Coral becomes less of ...

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 ...

Christine L. Larsen, MD, is an ophthalmologist practicing at Minnesota Eye Consultants where she serves as medical director for the four ancillary surgery centers in the practice. Cataracts can't come ...

Successful explantation of a corneal microlens for presbyopia and implantation of a trifocal IOL in a patient who developed ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Age-related dementia, cataract, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and hearing ...

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 ...

HelpMeSee, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating preventable cataract blindness, is featured in Healthier Together, a branded content series presented by the WHO Foundation.

According to a meta-analysis, tear film stability shows deterioration after cataract surgery, with symptoms potentially lasting up to 3 months postoperatively. However, the effect of cataract surgery ...