New research examined the effects of cataract surgery on visual acuity and disease activity in patients with nAMD receiving anti-VEGF treatment. The treatment intensity for underlying nAMD remained ...

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 ...

Although dropless cataract surgery techniques eliminate the need for eye drops, these are still a standard part of traditional cataract surgery recovery. They help prevent complications, control pain, ...

Phacoemulsification is a surgery to treat cataracts. It involves breaking the lens of the eye with ultrasound waves, suctioning it out, and replacing it with an artificial lens. Phacoemulsification is ...

Cataract surgeries performed in a surgery suite in the ophthalmologist’s office had significantly lower complication rates than operations performed in an ambulatory surgery center, a study of more ...

Cataract surgery takes about 20–30 minutes. Surgery results and the new lens last most people the rest of their lives. Some people may need a follow-up procedure. Share on Pinterest FG Trade/Getty ...

An expert MD reveals clear insights into cataract surgery, spotlighting the breakthroughs in treatment: "We live in a time of miracle and wonder." The post “What I Wish I’d Known About Cataract ...