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 ...

Cataract surgery remains one of the most frequently performed and successful surgical procedures worldwide, involving the removal of a clouded natural lens and its replacement with an intraocular lens ...

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 ...

Poor aftercare can cause post-surgical complications, such as inflammation or infection. If you recently had a cataract ...

Patients who have a new type of lens implanted in their eyes during surgery for cataracts or to correct their eyesight have excellent or good vision over distances both near and far, and often no ...

Cataracts, a major cause of vision problems, particularly in older adults, can be effectively treated with modern surgery. This procedure involves replacing the clouded lens with an artificial one, ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...