METAIRIE, La. — Cataract surgery is one of the top five medical procedures in the U.S. And now there's a quicker way to give you clear vision back. It is all done in the doctor's office in about 15 ...

Laser surgery for cataracts is an effective, safe procedure in which an eye doctor uses a laser beam to remove the clouded lens and replace it with a clear artificial one. This can help improve vision ...

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

Imagine popping by your eye doctor's office for a quick cataract surgery. That appears to be the future for this vision-enhancing procedure, researchers reported at the American Academy of ...

If you’re new to Medicare or considering making changes to your plan in the future, you may be wondering about specific coverage areas. For instance, can Medicare help with eye health, namely cataract ...

For some people, poor eye sight is just part of getting older. More than half of all Americans develop cataracts by the age of 80. While cataract surgery has been around for a long time, new ...

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 ...