Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed eye surgery in the ophthalmology, with a track record of improving vision and ...

I’m now living life in high-def. Thanks to cataract surgery, I’m seeing more than I ever thought possible – like that bottle ...

Do surgeons feel comfortable offering vitrectomy as a treatment for floaters? What is their attitude toward patients who are affected to the point of seeking surgery despite the risks involved? Two ...

A few things to consider in patients that are considering refractive surgery are if they've had retina surgery in the past. So patients that have had vitrectomies or scleral buckles, typically the ...

Why You Might Need Cataract Surgery Your ophthalmologist will often recommend cataract surgery if you're experiencing decreased or blurry vision due to cataracts. However, having cataracts doesn't ...

Blurred vision is just one of several ways cataracts can affect eyesight. They can also distort how light passes through the lens, leading to halos around lights, changes in colour perception, double ...

According to Medicare in 2023, based on 2022 payments, cataract surgery costs between $1,800 and $2,800 for each eye for just the surgery and the facility. But estimates vary widely.

Some people experience vision changes after surgery due to posterior capsular opacification (PCO), or a secondary cataract. While PCO can cause similar vision problems, such as blurry vision, it's ...

What to expect after cataract surgery “Many patients notice significantly clearer vision within 24–48 hours, although full recovery can take a few weeks,” says Dello Russo.

Sometimes after cataract surgery, the back or posterior part of the lens capsule, or lens covering, becomes cloudy or opacified. This cloudiness is usually caused by cells growing onto the back of the ...

Clouding of the lens capsule, or posterior capsule opacification, only occurs as a side effect of cataract surgery. If you’ve never had cataract surgery, it’s nothing to worry about.