• By age 80, over half of all Americans have cataracts. • Close to 4 million cataract surgeries are performed in the U.S. every year. • Over 90% of patients have 20/20 vision with glasses after ...

BOSTON, Massachusetts — Ophthalmologists can take steps to spare children the short- and long-term complications of pediatric cataract surgery. Retinal detachment and endophthalmitis are 2 major ...

A cataract is a cloudiness that forms on the eye's natural lens, causing blurry, dull vision, increased light sensitivity, and poor night vision. Cataract surgery restores clear vision by removing the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Microcornea often presents with a cataract, sometimes in childhood because of syndromic associations and ...

Cataract surgery complications are influenced by several key drivers, including patient-related factors, surgical techniques, and post-operative care quality. Advanced age, diabetes, hypertension, and ...

Patients with diabetes should undergo careful retinal evaluation for the first year following cataract surgery. The risk of diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression increases after cataract surgery, ...

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

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority of patients have excellent ...

Cataract surgery was associated with an increased risk of worsening diabetic retinopathy in adults with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a risk factor for complications due to cataract surgery. Patients ...

Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority of patients have excellent outcomes with few complications. Here are the numbers: By age ...

As ophthalmologists who have performed thousands of these procedures, we know that many patients have misconceptions about both cataracts and the surgery. For example, some think a cataract is a ...