Aging is a natural part of life, and as we grow older, our bodies go through various changes. Our hair turns gray, our joints ache a bit more and our energy levels fluctuate. But one aspect of aging ...

When bilateral cataract surgery becomes necessary, many patients are faced with the alluring prospect of reducing or even eliminating the need to use spectacles for distance and near vision. Patients ...

Corneal refractive surgery has been performed on millions of patients to decrease their spectacle dependence. Most of these patients have high expectations of visual function—but as these patients age ...

Cataracts, a major cause of vision problems, particularly in older adults, can be effectively treated with modern surgery. This procedure involves replacing the clouded lens with an artificial one, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . More patients with posterior chamber IOLs achieved good vision after vitreous loss in cataract surgery than ...

Did you know that when your ASC facility has a Medicare patient who requests a Presbyopia-Correcting (PC) IOL lens or an Astigmatism-Correcting (AC) IOL lens (instead of a regular IOL) that there are ...

Most people have a relative, friend or neighbor who has had to deal with a cataract. Nearly 24.5 million Americans age 40 or older are affected by cataracts, and it’s the leading cause of blindness ...

Suchandrima Bhowmik has written over 300 articles on various health conditions, medical news, and recent breakthroughs. Her work appears in several publications, including Medical News Today, ...

What are the signs that show I need cataract surgery? “There are several key signs that someone may need cataract surgery,” explains Dr. Levenson. These include: He points out that the choice to ...

Cataract surgery is a once-in-a-lifetime investment in your eyes that can improve your quality of life for the long term. Advanced lens options can reduce or eliminate the need for glasses after your ...

Among children who underwent unilateral cataract removal in infancy, risk of glaucoma-related adverse events continues to increase with longer follow-up and is not associated with primary intraocular ...

The following Q&A comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website. Q: What is the payment policy for an Astigmatism-Correcting Intraocular Lens (A-C IOL) inserted following removal of ...