The indications for intraocular lens removal can occur during intraocular lens implantation or late postoperatively. These indications can be classified into four major categories: intraocular ...

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.

Surgery is the only cataract treatment, during which an artificial IOL replaces the damaged natural lens of the patient. Similar to prescription glasses, IOLs come in different focusing powers and ...

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

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 ...

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

The enVista Aspire toric IOL is indicated for primary implantation in the capsular bag of the eye in adult patients for the visual correction of aphakia and corneal astigmatism following the removal ...

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.