Cataract Awareness Month highlights global efforts to prevent blindness through advancements in surgical care and lens ...

Anticipating rising demand for ophthalmic surgery but a shortage of surgeons, the Israel-based company said it is developing ...

According to Medicare in 2023, based on 2022 payments, cataract surgery costs between $1,800 and $2,800 for each eye for just the surgery and the facility. But estimates vary widely.

Laser Cataract Surgery Recovery. After the surgery is complete, dark protective glasses will be placed over your eyes, and you’ll be transferred to a recovery area.

Surgery typically occurs in one eye at a time (if you have cataracts in both), with the other scheduled a few weeks later. Post-Surgery Recovery and Care After surgery, you may need to rest in a ...

Ayurveda views cataract, or Timira, as a Kapha-dominant condition treatable in early to moderate stages with herbal remedies, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments. These ancient treatments ...

"If your cataract symptoms are not bothering you very much, you might find updating your eyeglass prescription to be a helpful, temporary fix," says Patel; "but cataract surgery is the only ...

The 79-year-old actress isn't alone as more than half of all Americans age 80 or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to get rid of cataracts, per the National Eye Institute.

TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Cataract surgery could restore good vision to older people and by doing so cut their odds for potentially life-threatening falls, a new study finds.

Extracapsular cataract surgery was very promising, but had morbidity related to the large corneal incision; Phacoemulsification is a significant breakthrough in cataract extraction techniques.

Taking steps to protect the eye and avoiding certain activities is important during recovery from cataract surgery. These include avoiding bending over and vigorous sneezing or coughing. In most ...