Vision aids like corrective glasses and contact lenses are a common way for people with vision problems to see more clearly. However, more serious problems could also require eye surgery. Cataracts ...

A study of almost 800 people who had cataract surgery in both eyes in one visit found no extraordinary safety issues, but that does not mean it’s suitable for everyone.

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 ...

A CHQPR analysis identifies 84 Texas rural hospitals at risk of closing, including 26 facing immediate risk, potentially putting emergency, maternity and inpatient services farther away. Harkla ...

During cataract surgery, your natural eye lens will be replaced with a synthetic, artificial lens. Without a natural lens in your eye, it’s not possible for cataracts to grow back again after surgery.

Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye. Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens to restore vision. In some cases, secondary cataracts may develop after this procedure. During cataract ...

Cataracts and glaucoma have different treatment goals. Cataract surgery is considered when clouding of the lens causes enough ...

Microincision cataract surgery (MICS) is an approach to cataract surgery through incision less than 1.8 mm with the purpose of reducing surgical invasiveness, improving at the same time surgical ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. It also marks part two of ...

On average, a person may spend between $1,808 and $2,866 per eye for cataract surgery. However, the actual cost can vary based on who performs the surgery, the location of the hospital where the ...

Christine L. Larsen, MD, is an ophthalmologist practicing at Minnesota Eye Consultants where she serves as medical director for the four ancillary surgery centers in the practice. Cataracts can’t come ...