About 90% of patients see better after surgery, says a top eye expert. Here's what experts say about the best timing for ...

Cataract surgery is linked with lower falls and reductions in fall-related traumatic injuries in older adults, a new study finds. Authors of the report, published Tuesday in the Journal of the ...

What do I need to know about cataracts if my loved one has dementia? Not everyone with dementia has cataracts nor do all patients with cataracts have dementia, but a significant number will have both ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Phakic lens implants are useful for the treatment of high degrees of myopia, which are beyond the capabilities ...

From mythical thorn bushes to flying aces, the remarkable history of one of medicine’s most routine procedures.

Dear Dr. Roach: I have recently been diagnosed as having early stages of cataracts. Is there anything I can do to reverse the cataracts or reduce their progression? I am 67, don’t smoke, drink in ...

Older adults who had cataract removal to restore their vision had a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. By Nicholas Bakalar Surgery to remove cataracts, which cause the ...