It’s normal to have anxiety about cataract surgery—and even postpone scheduling the procedure out of fear. But it shouldn’t be that way. Dr. Jeff Dello Russo, an ophthalmologist at Dello Russo Laser ...

If you’re new to Medicare or considering making changes to your plan in the future, you may be wondering about specific coverage areas. For instance, can Medicare help with eye health, namely cataract ...

Laser surgery for cataracts is an effective, safe procedure in which an eye doctor uses a laser beam to remove the clouded lens and replace it with a clear artificial one. This can help improve vision ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. The daughter of a client called me because she was concerned ...

Some people who undergo certain types of laser eye surgery develop cataracts earlier in life than they otherwise might have, according to the U.K. National Health Service (NHS). However, many people ...

A cataract is an eye condition in which the eye lens is blocked or clouded, blocking some light from entering it and affecting vision. It’s typically treated with surgery, where the clouded lens is ...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - June is Cataract Awareness Month. Ophthalmologists say a one-time, laser surgery is all it takes to make life crystal clear. Dr. David Richardson at Hattiesburg Eye Clinic ...

About 1 in 20 people who have had a laser procedure to patch a retinal tear will have another retinal tear or, worse, a retinal detachment after they have cataract surgery, an analysis of a large ...

What do I need to know about cataracts if my loved one has dementia? Not everyone with dementia has cataracts nor do all patients with cataracts have dementia, but a significant number will have both ...