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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens of the eye and replaces it with a new, clear lens. Ivan-balvan/iStock via Getty Images ...

A cataract is an eye condition in which the eye lens is blocked or clouded, blocking some light from entering it and affecting vision. It’s typically treated with surgery, where the clouded lens is ...

A person may worry that their eyes will change in various ways after cataract surgery, but usually, they are unlikely to look any different. There may be some minor swelling or bruising around the ...

The administration of low-level light therapy before and after cataract surgery relieved symptoms of dry eye, a frequent complication of the procedure. This noninvasive treatment also enhanced the ...

About 1 in 20 people who have had a laser procedure to patch a retinal tear will have another retinal tear or, worse, a retinal detachment after they have cataract surgery, an analysis of a large ...

Doctors may prescribe antibiotic or anti-inflammatory eye drops to help prevent infections or inflammation after cataract surgery. Before applying eye drops, people should wash their hands thoroughly.

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.