An expert MD reveals clear insights into cataract surgery, spotlighting the breakthroughs in treatment: "We live in a time of ...

From mythical thorn bushes to flying aces, the remarkable history of one of medicine’s most routine procedures.

Cataracts remain one of the leading causes of blindness around the world, especially in countries where access to advanced medical equipment is limited. Standard treatment involves a technique called ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In earlier years I had the unique opportunity to work in blindness prevention programs worldwide with an international ...

Cortical cataracts develop when the peripheral area of your eye lens experiences cloudiness from higher water content and proteins clumping. It causes blurry vision and more. Getting surgery can ...

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.

If you have cataracts in both eyes, your eye doctor will decide which eye to correct first with surgery. Typically, you’ll need to wait between 1 week and 1 month before you can get cataract surgery ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. Traditional cataract surgery was performed through an incision ...

Two new studies detailed at the American Academy of Ophthalmology's annual meeting suggest a safer and more effective treatment. New data on the use of femtosecond laser procedures in cataract surgery ...