[9] nuclear sclerosis (NS), cortical cataract (CC) or posterior subcapsular (PSC), are more prone to occurring in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients. Evidence for their association has not been ...

Sunglasses can slow the development of cataracts by protecting your eyes and the tender skin around your eyes from UV rays. Try to pick sunglasses that offer 100% UV or UV400 protection ...

Taking steps to protect the eye and avoiding certain activities is important during recovery from cataract surgery. These include avoiding bending over and vigorous sneezing or coughing.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has increased its coverage for patients in need of cataract surgery and the insertion of a replacement artificial lens.

With a thickness of just 4 µm to 9 µm, the posterior capsule is delicate — and, unfortunately, serves as the backstop for all the heavy demolition work being done on the cataract.

It’s normal to have anxiety about cataract surgery—and even postpone scheduling the procedure out of fear. But it shouldn’t be that way. Dr. Jeff Dello Russo, an ophthalmologist at Dello ...

Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) still remains a frequent postoperative consequence of an uneventful uncomplicated extracapsular cataract surgery. The incidence of PCO is on the decline.

Certain medical conditions, including diabetes, eczema, and glaucoma, may increase a person’s risk of developing cataracts. However, natural aging is the most common cause. Cataracts occur when ...