Modern cataract surgery is a safe, effective procedure, but it wasn't always this way. The earliest record dates back to the fifth century BC.

This outpatient procedure is a safe and effective way to improve your vision—and many patients say it’s life-changing.

Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide, and the choice of intraocular lenses (IOLs) plays a crucial role in the visual outcomes for patients.

Cataracts are a common eye condition characterized by the clouding of the lens, leading to impaired vision. Accurate assessment of cataracts is crucial for determining the appropriate surgical ...

A panelist discusses how various factors influence IOL selection for cataract surgery patients, including patient lifestyle ...

Study on cataract surgeries in Tamil Nadu reveals gender disparities in treatment, outcomes, and costs at Aravind Eye ...

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has increased its coverage for patients in need of cataract surgery and the insertion of a replacement artificial lens. Under Circular No. 2025-001 ...

[12] In ancient times, cataracts were treated with a technique called couching, which could only be performed when the lens had become completely opaque, rigid, and heavy to the point that the ...

Learn more about laser eye surgery. During cataract surgery, a surgeon inserts an intraocular lens (IOL). Medicare may not cover all types of IOLs. However, it does pay for monofocal lenses.

A recent study published in the Clinical Ophthalmology journal found the potential connection between birth weight (BW) and ...