More than 94 million people suffer from cataracts, but half of them do not have access to the surgery needed to fix it, the ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate efforts to ensure that millions of people living with cataract can access simple, sight‑restoring surgery – one of the most ...

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. It’s normal to have anxiety about cataract surgery—and even postpone scheduling the procedure out of fear. But it shouldn’t be ...

The results of two new studies show that it can be safe, effective and practical for most patients to have cataract surgery on both eyes in one day. Both studies were presented at the 43rd Congress of ...

Blurred vision is normal for a few days after surgery. However, several factors may cause ongoing blurriness that could require medical treatment, such as retinal detachment. A cataract is a cloudy ...

Mfazo Hove was diagnosed with acute anterior uveitis, followed by cataracts, and feared he could ‘lose (his) sight’.

Winter conditions intensify cataract symptoms, making vision issues more apparent. Early detection and lifestyle adjustments ...