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

"but cataract surgery is the only treatment for cataracts." During the surgery, Di Meglio explains, an ophthalmologist breaks ...

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

Most cases of TASS can be treated with steroids within a few days, although severe cases can lead to permanent damage to the ...

There’s a lot to think about and consider leading up to cataract surgery, enough so that maybe you haven’t even thought a ...

Medicare will generally cover cataract surgery that implants a conventional intraocular lens in most areas. An intraocular lens is a small artificial lens that replaces your eye’s natural lens ...

Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens of the eye and are common as people age. More than half of adults in the United States over the age of 80 have cataracts or have had surgery to correct them ...

Cataract surgery is linked with lower falls and reductions in fall-related traumatic injuries in older adults, a new study ...

Paul Singh, MD, shares how Dextenza can decrease the topical drop burden of steroids and improve efficiency of ophthalmic surgery. ATHENS, Greece — Retinal re-detachment following cataract ...

During the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony, actress Goldie Hawn was presenting an award alongside actor Andrew Garfield. Struggling to read the teleprompter, Hawn told Garfield he'd have to fly solo ...