NEW ORLEANS- It's the number one surgery in the world, and now baby boomers are opting for cataract surgery at a much younger age, in their 50s and 60s. The reason? Now they can be free of contacts ...

About 90% of patients see better after surgery, says a top eye expert. Here's what experts say about the best timing for ...

Cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful procedures performed today, yet many people remain unsure about when exactly to go for it. Should you wait until the cataract is "ripe," or ...

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 ...

Laser cataract surgery involves using a laser beam to make incisions in the eye and break up a cataract. It offers an alternative to traditional surgery, in which surgeons break up a cataract manually ...

What if your vision could be fine-tuned after cataract surgery? Learn more about how the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) makes it ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — What you see is what you get! That’s how patients often feel after undergoing cataract surgery. Now, an adjustable lens is giving older adults the best vision of their lives. “The lens ...

Posterior capsular opacification, or secondary cataract, is a common complication of cataract surgery. It can get worse without treatment, but a quick laser procedure by an ophthalmologist can cure it ...

After cataract surgery, people may require a different prescription for their glasses and contact lenses. A person may also need to protect their eyes with sunglasses or an eye shield for some time ...

According to a meta-analysis, tear film stability shows deterioration after cataract surgery, with symptoms potentially lasting up to 3 months postoperatively. However, the effect of cataract surgery ...

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 ...