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 ...
Patients who undergo combined cataract surgery, or removal of cataracts combined with treatment of other eye disorders during the same procedure, have higher incidence of acute postoperative ...
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Coping with cataract surgery

Shivani, a 58-year-old banking professional living in Oregon, was experiencing blurred vision. She has been diabetic for many ...
Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed eye surgery in the ophthalmology, with a track record of improving vision and quality of life for millions of people. As the prevalence of diabetes ...
Judy is an accomplished consultant who regularly travels for business meetings. She came to see me because she was finding her contact lenses uncomfortable and wanted to explore other options—notably ...
Cataract surgery is a quick, painless surgery to remove a cloudy lens that’s causing vision issues. You receive a new intraocular lens that also corrects nearsightedness and farsightedness. You only ...
The evidence evaluating the effect of cataract surgery on the chances people with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) will convert to the more severe wet form of the condition has been uneven ...
An expert MD reveals clear insights into cataract surgery, spotlighting the breakthroughs in treatment: "We live in a time of ...
Modern cataract surgery is safe, effective, and readily available, offering a life-transforming solution for those affected ...