Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD A cataract (cloudy eye lens) blocks light from reaching the retina, which helps ...

Here's what the eye condition is, what causes it and how cataracts are treated once diagnosed.

Cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion is associated with reduced odds of falls and major injuries in older ...

Introduction of the femtosecond laser into cataract surgery may further the safety and predictability of this procedure. In addition, innovations in intraocular lens material have enabled the ...

A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens. The lens is a structure tucked deep inside the eye that helps us focus ...

Refractive cataract surgery has been transformed by advanced IOL technology, including extended and full-range vision lenses, ...

Alcon, the multinational pharmaceuticals company specializing in eye care, has agreed a deal to acquire cataract laser ...

Surgically implanting lenses in the eyes of infants born with cataracts might increase the rate of surgical complications, said a Baylor College of Medicine eye specialist who took part in a study ...

TRICARE covers cataract surgery and related supplies and services. More specifically, TRICARE covers the standard intraocular lens (IOL), a fixed lens designed to target vision at a single focal ...

Cataracts are a clouding of the lens inside your eye — a lens that is typically clear when we are born. "This results in trouble focusing light and seeing clearly," says Dr. Purnima Patel ...