Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority of patients have excellent outcomes with few complications. Here are the numbers: By age ...

Christine L. Larsen, MD, is an ophthalmologist practicing at Minnesota Eye Consultants where she serves as medical director for the four ancillary surgery centers in the practice. Cataracts can't come ...

This outpatient procedure is a safe and effective way to improve your vision—and many patients say it’s life-changing.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Microcornea often presents with a cataract, sometimes in childhood because of syndromic associations and ...

Infections, vision loss, and high eye pressure are among the many complications that can arise from untreated cataracts and cataract surgery. Regular eye checks and prompt medical assistance may ...

Patients with diabetes should undergo careful retinal evaluation for the first year following cataract surgery. The risk of diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression increases after cataract surgery, ...

BOSTON, Massachusetts — Ophthalmologists can take steps to spare children the short- and long-term complications of pediatric cataract surgery. Retinal detachment and endophthalmitis are 2 major ...

Cataract surgery complications are influenced by several key drivers, including patient-related factors, surgical techniques, and post-operative care quality. Advanced age, diabetes, hypertension, and ...

Cataract surgery was associated with an increased risk of worsening diabetic retinopathy in adults with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a risk factor for complications due to cataract surgery. Patients ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Cataract surgery is a highly refined procedure nowadays. Multiple technological innovations have contributed to ...

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 ...

As ophthalmologists who have performed thousands of these procedures, we know that many patients have misconceptions about both cataracts and the surgery. For example, some think a cataract is a ...