This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority of patients have excellent ...

Cataract surgery remains one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures worldwide, and its evolution has been significantly influenced by advancements in both surgical and anaesthetic ...

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 ...

As an ophthalmologist over the past two decades, I have had the privilege of helping thousands of patients regain their vision and restore their quality of life through cataract surgery. While the ...

Light Adjustable Lens: A newer type of monofocal lens and the only adjustable lens on the market. After your eyes have healed from cataract surgery, your ophthalmologist will use UV light treatment ...

Pseudophakia is a very common, highly successful outpatient procedure performed under local anesthetic. Complications are ...

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Cataract surgery is a quick, painless surgery to remove a cloudy lens that’s causing vision issues. You receive a new intraocular lens that also corrects nearsightedness and farsightedness. You only ...

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Anthem will no longer cover monitored anesthesia care or general anesthesia for cataract surgery in most cases, according to a clinical guideline published Feb. 1. Here are four things to know about ...

The emotional weight behind eye surgery also comes from the stakes involved. People worry about protecting their vision, and understandably so. Vision shapes mobility, independence, and confidence, so ...