A cataract is when the natural lens inside the eye turns cloudy, leading to decreased vision. In the old days, cataract surgery was considered only when the cataract was ripe or fully mature.

However, the effect of cataract surgery on other measures of dry eye is unclear, with inconsistent outcomes across studies. Researchers conducted a systematic review of 20 observational studies ...

Purpose: To examine the clinical outcomes of cataract extraction in eyes with primary angle closure (PAC) and coexisting cataract. Patients and Methods: Retrospective study of surgical outcomes ...

If you need the procedure in both eyes, there’s typically a wait-time between surgeries of a week to a month. Cataract surgery can be done with or without laser assistance. Unlike traditional ...

A 75-year-old woman died after she was flung into the air having been hit by a van driven by an elderly man whose vision was severely impaired. Vernon Law, 72, had been to the opticians around a ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has increased its coverage for patients in need of cataract surgery and the insertion of a replacement artificial lens.

Medicare Part B does not cover the remaining 20% of the cost of cataract surgery. Plans may also exclude certain other charges, including deductibles and medications such as eye drops. An ...

Taking steps to protect the eye and avoiding certain activities is important during recovery from cataract surgery. These include avoiding bending over and vigorous sneezing or coughing.

It is a common belief that cataracts only occur in the eyes of older people. However, babies and children can be born with cataracts, or they may develop them as they age. A congenital cataract causes ...

Evidence has also shown possible benefits in reducing the likelihood of cataracts by shielding delicate eye tissues from ultraviolet light. It appears to act as a protective layer in the macula, which ...