Most people have a relative, friend or neighbor who has had to deal with a cataract. Nearly 24.5 million Americans age 40 or older are affected by cataracts, and it’s the leading cause of blindness ...

Not long ago, standard cataract surgery was almost always followed by a glasses fitting. Once cloudy lenses were replaced, patients still needed their blurry vision corrected. Thanks to the ...

Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss among people over 40 years old. But ophthalmologists say the condition can sneak up on you because early signs can be subtle. Sunlight, high blood ...

Cataract patients – and anyone who’s tired of glasses and contacts – have a new, fully customizable option to correct their vision permanently. As the only adjustable intraocular lens, the Light ...

Cataracts are a leading cause of vision impairment, but the good news is that they are treatable. Craig Chaya, MD, explains how cataracts affect vision, what factors contribute to their formation, and ...

Children with cataract and their families face intensive medical and surgical management, with numerous hospital attendances, topical medications, and surgical procedures, as well as uncertainty about ...

The decision to have cataract surgery is often delayed. While many people may detect subtle changes in the sharpness of their vision, it’s often not until vision is significantly compromised that many ...

Pope Francis revealed that he's going to have cataract surgery in 2019. While saying goodbye to inmates in Rome, he encouraged them to stay positive and to keep clear eyes in order to see and spread ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with BCVA worse than 20/40 in both eyes reported no fear of surgery vs. 40% of those with BCVA worse ...