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 ...

Newswise — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — For anyone experiencing changes in vision, a comprehensive eye exam is essential. However, because the changes related to cataracts can be slow and subtle, it is better ...

Although many Americans are afflicted with cataracts each year, a new study shows that those who choose to undergo cataract removal are at less risk for complication than in previous years. Charles ...

Laser cataract surgery is associated with fewer changes to the layers of the retina than is a conventional cataract removal approach. A laser cataract surgery technique could reduce severe changes to ...

For some people, poor eye sight is just part of getting older. More than half of all Americans develop cataracts by the age of 80. While cataract surgery has been around for a long time, new ...

A new, blade-free procedure is giving new sight to people clouded by cataracts. The LenSx laser technology is providing a new alternative to standard cataract surgeries. 64-year-old Patricia Addison ...

Medicare covers standard cataract surgery and a monofocal lens, but premium multifocal or toric IOL upgrades cost between $1,500 and $3,000 per eye and Medicare will not pay a dollar of that cost.