Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens of the eye and replaces it with a new, clear lens. Ivan-balvan/iStock via Getty Images Plus Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed ...

Q: How does Medicare cover for cataract surgery? A: Cataract occurs when the natural lens inside the eye becomes cloudy. Most cataracts are associated with aging. Other causes of cataracts include ...

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 ...

A cataract is when the natural lens inside the eye turns cloudy, leading to decreased vision. In the old days, cataract surgery was considered only when the cataract was ripe or fully mature. In ...

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 ...

Dr. Jonathan Frantz works with Mission Cataract USA, a national program started in 1991, to give sight to some afflicted by ...

As we grow older, our bodies start to change, putting us at increased risk for conditions and diseases, including cataracts. Here are some answers to questions you may have about cataracts. Q: What is ...

During the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony, actress Goldie Hawn was presenting an award alongside actor Andrew Garfield. Struggling to read the teleprompter, Hawn told Garfield he'd have to fly solo with ...

Madison Artale’s world was darkening before it even began. Diagnosed with congenital cataracts at less than two months old, the baby — born in Bellevue, Nebraska, on Oct. 1 — was in danger of losing ...

For those seeking cataract surgery in Cedar Rapids, Vance Thompson Vision offers advanced vision correction with a strong ...

• 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 ...