After cataract surgery, a doctor may place a protective shield over the eye to protect it during the healing process. People may need to wear this eye shield during sleep for a week after the ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - For patients needing cataract surgery, the new Light Adjustable Lens could be a game changer when it comes to fine tuning eyesight after surgery. It’s the first and only ...

More than half of U.S. adults 80 and older either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove them [1]. With cataracts, the ...

There’s one other part of cataract surgery that Medicare doesn’t cover completely: the eye drops before and after surgery. Generally, there are three types: Antibiotics to reduce risk of ...

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye. Cataracts typically grow slowly, causing decreased vision and also glare at night. While cataracts can affect people of all ages, they primarily affect ...

Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens of the eye ... drops the same day as the procedure and must wear an eye shield at ...

A cataract is when the natural lens inside the eye turns cloudy, leading to decreased vision. In the old days, cataract surgery was considered only when the cataract was ripe or fully mature. In ...

Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens of the eye ... Patients begin applying postoperative drops that same day and must ...

Cataracts—the cloudy lenses that blur vision for many as they age—now have a high-tech solution. Bladeless cataract surgery uses advanced laser technology to make the procedure quicker, safer, and ...

However, the effect of cataract surgery on other measures of dry eye is unclear, with inconsistent outcomes across studies. Researchers conducted a systematic review of 20 observational studies ...

Cataract surgery is one ... different optical powers. Prior to surgery, patients undergo a series of measurements determining the optical length of their eye and the focusing power of their ...

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