Cataracts aren’t just an old-age problem—they can affect children too. Early detection, understanding facts over myths, and ...

Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD A cataract (cloudy eye lens) blocks light from reaching the retina, which helps the brain process sight. Cataracts develop over time, gradually leading to ...

OT presents a clinical scenario to three of its resident IP optometrists. Here, a cataract patient with red and watery eyes a ...

Cataract surgery is a very common procedure and among the safest and most effective surgeries in the U.S. However, any surgery comes with a risk of complications. While complications from cataract ...

While cataracts won't return, cataract surgery can have potential complications. Cataract surgery is generally safe and successful. However, like any surgical procedure, it has potential risks ...

Recent advances in cataract surgery have increased the safety and efficacy of this common procedure. Cataract surgery has evolved from 'couching' with sub-optimal results to phacoemulsification ...

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

Experts And Viewpoints, January 26, 2023 Posterior Capsule Rupture Dr Garg discusses posterior capsule rupture (PCR), one of the most common complications of cataract surgery. Experts And ...

However, a doctor may recommend delaying surgery unless symptoms are interfering with your daily life, such as by preventing you from driving. A cataract occurs when the natural lens in your eye ...

Pre-op assessment and post-op followup, prevention and management of complications, surgical variants of phaco, and modern intraocular lenses (IOLs) for cataract surgery will also be covered. It is ...

In the future, patients who have undergone cataract surgery will find it more difficult to receive insurance payouts unless complications or side effects occur after the surgery, or unless it is ...