More than half of U.S. adults 80 and older either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove them [1]. With cataracts, the ...

In most cases, the eye will completely heal within 8 weeks after cataract surgery. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, it takes two stages for the eye to fully heal after cataract ...

As ophthalmologists, we know that many patients have misconceptions about cataracts and the related surgery. But we also know ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - For patients needing cataract surgery, the new Light Adjustable Lens could be a game changer when it comes to fine tuning eyesight after surgery. It’s the first and only ...

Scientists at the Harvard Medical School have reported the development of new lenses that can reduce the need for glasses after cataract surgery. Scientists at the Harvard Medical School have ...

Future lens implants will likely be able to accommodate so that people may not need glasses after cataract surgery, even for reading.

TRICARE also covers one pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses as a prosthetic device after each medically necessary cataract surgery where an IOL is inserted. For more information about your ...

The selected studies included participants aged ≥ 18 years who had undergone cataract surgery; assessments of dry eye after surgery were compared with those conducted at baseline or between ...

Part B helps to pay for one pair of eyeglasses with standard frames or ... other part of cataract surgery that Medicare doesn’t cover completely: the eye drops before and after surgery.

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 ...

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 ...