What are the signs that show I need cataract surgery? "There are several key signs that someone may need cataract surgery," ...

In routine cataract surgery, the posterior lens capsule plays a pivotal role: It acts as a barrier to separate the anterior segment from the vitreous cavity, it supports the cataract nucleus during ...

Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens of the eye and replaces it with a new, clear lens. Ivan-balvan/iStock via Getty Images Plus Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed ...

Opening the lens capsule, typically by creating a capsulorrhexis, is one of the most critical steps in cataract surgery. Our goal is to remove the lens contents while preserving the capsular bag so ...

Cataract is a clouding of the lens within the eye and affects tens of millions of people. At present, there is no cure for cataract, and consequently the only available method to treat cataract is by ...

A cataract is when the natural lens inside the eye turns cloudy, leading to decreased vision. In the old days, cataract surgery was considered only when the cataract was ripe or fully mature. In ...

A frequently asked question from my patients who plan to have cataract surgery is, "will my cataract come back?" The answer is no, but an "after cataract" may develop. Cataract surgery is recommended ...

Femtosecond cataract lasers create perfectly round anterior capsulotomies at the diameter and position of the ophthalmic surgeon's choosing. However, scanning electron microscopy shows that the edge ...

A new form of cataract surgery using a patient's stem cells has restored vision in babies for the first time, and someday the technique may hold promise for millions of older Americans who undergo ...

Cataract is a common eye condition that typically affects older adults, causing cloudy or blurred vision. It occurs when proteins in the eye’s lens break down and clump together, preventing light from ...

Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Shiley Eye Institute, with colleagues in China, have developed a new, regenerative medicine approach to remove congenital ...