More than half of U.S. adults 80 and older either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove them [1]. With cataracts, the ...

Intraocular Lens (IOL): A synthetic lens implanted in the eye during cataract surgery to replace the eye's natural lens. Blue Light-Filtering (BLF) Lens: An IOL designed to reduce the amount of ...

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. In ...

A 53-year-old woman has almost lost her sight in one eye after being diagnosed with acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) - a rare ...

Patients with varying stages of glaucoma saw no significant difference in outcomes between standard and enhanced monofocal ...

Cataract surgery ... only be performed when the lens had become completely opaque, rigid, and heavy to the point that the supporting zonules had become fragile. The eye would then be struck ...

In this Healio Video Perspective from Telling It Like It Is, William B. Trattler, MD, discusses a complex case of pediatric cataract surgery.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - For patients needing cataract surgery, the new Light Adjustable Lens could be a game changer when it comes to fine tuning eyesight after surgery. It’s the first and only ...

From faded colors to night driving troubles, discover the 8 unexpected signs of cataracts that often go unnoticed and learn when to seek professional help.

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.

Learn more about laser eye surgery. During cataract surgery, a surgeon inserts an intraocular lens (IOL). Medicare may not cover all types of IOLs. However, it does pay for monofocal lenses.