This common eye procedure can transform your vision—but understanding what really happens before and after surgery can make ...

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

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 ...

An expert MD reveals clear insights into cataract surgery, spotlighting the breakthroughs in treatment: "We live in a time of miracle and wonder." The post “What I Wish I’d Known About Cataract ...

-- 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 ...

Corneal refractive surgery has been performed on millions of patients to decrease their spectacle dependence. Most of these patients have high expectations of visual function—but as these patients age ...

Did you know that when your ASC facility has a Medicare patient who requests a Presbyopia-Correcting (PC) IOL lens or an Astigmatism-Correcting (AC) IOL lens (instead of a regular IOL) that there are ...

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 ...

Cataract surgery replaces the cloudy lens inside the eye with an artificial lens. Cataracts are common as you age, and surgery is usually safe and effective. Depending on your replacement lens, you ...

After cataract surgery, people may require a different prescription for their glasses and contact lenses. A person may also need to protect their eyes with sunglasses or an eye shield for some time ...

Age-related cataract accounts for approximately 50% of blindness in Africa, affecting an estimated 3.5 million people. 1 It is common practice in many African blindness prevention programmes to ...