Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. As we age, cataracts continue to grow and slowly decrease vision, eventually obscuring vision completely. With the help of medical advances, ...

There are many options to choose from when selecting a lens implant for cataract surgery. The decision can be overwhelming for some patients, but your eye surgeon will help sort through the options ...

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Dear Doctor K: I'm having cataract surgery in a few weeks. There are so many options for replacement lenses. Which one should I choose? Dear Reader: I can't tell you which you should choose, since I ...

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The latest development in cataract surgery is now available at several Northwell locations including Peconic Bay Medical Center, Syosset Surgical center and ...

Cataracts are incredibly common among older adults. More than half of all Americans over age 80 either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove them. “They are a common eye condition where the ...

Cataract (Yarod in Hebrew) is the clouding of the eye's natural lens. Typically, the lens is transparent and assists in focusing light rays onto the retina, which is the part of the eye that allows us ...

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 ...

New Johnson & Johnson Vision global survey assessed awareness of cataracts and perceptions of available treatment options; Global awareness of cataracts is high, but only 1/3 of Americans say they ...

Cataract surgery is normally covered by Medicare, but how much of the surgery you'll pay for depends on your plan. For those who have Medicare Part B, the average out-of-pocket cost for cataract ...