Q: What do I expect when I have cataract surgery? A: The human eye functions like a camera. The lens inside the eye focuses the images onto the retina so we can see. So, when the lens becomes cloudy, ...

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 ...

BERLIN — Technological advancements and the development of intraocular lenses (IOLs) have significantly improved the care of patients with cataracts, especially for those who would prefer not to wear ...

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 ...

The monofocal (single-focus) lens implant is the mainstay of cataract surgery. It allows patients to see clearly at one focal length and is a great option for patients who don’t mind wearing glasses ...

75 years ago, on November 29, 1949, Dr. Harold Ridley implanted the first intraocular lens in an eye after cataract extraction at St. Thomas Hospital in London. The introduction of an intraocular lens ...

More than 20 million Americans over the age of 40 are coping with blurriness, cloudy vision or floaters in their line of sight due to the often unavoidable condition of cataracts. Health Reporter Erin ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- New technology is bringing clarity to those with blurry vision. EYE-Q is now offering the Light Adjustable Lens to patients who are having cataract surgery. According to Dr.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Cheryl Henry remembers putting on her first pair of glasses in second grade and getting a whole new view of her family’s Iowa farm. “Mom,” she recalls saying, “did you know you can ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has increased its coverage for patients in need of ...

Cheryl Henry of Omaha this month became the first person in Nebraska to receive a new type of lens implant that improves vision at all distances. Here, Kugler and Henry at a lens implant follow-up ...