Currently, the only treatment for cataracts is surgery. However, a doctor may recommend delaying surgery unless symptoms are interfering with your daily life, such as by preventing you from driving. A ...
An intraocular lens that can be adjusted after cataract surgery has better outcomes for meeting target vision than other ...
About 90% of patients see better after surgery, says a top eye expert. Here's what experts say about the best timing for cataract surgery in both eyes.
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 ...
Laser cataract surgery involves using a laser beam to make incisions in the eye and break up a cataract. It offers an alternative to traditional surgery, in which surgeons break up a cataract manually ...
The incidence of new retinal tears and detachments after cataract surgery in patients with previously treated phakic retinal tears is relatively high, occurring in nearly one out of every 18 eyes ...
Laser surgery for cataracts is an effective, safe procedure in which an eye doctor uses a laser beam to remove the clouded lens and replace it with a clear artificial one. This can help improve vision ...