Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. As we age, cataracts continue to grow and slowly decrease vision, eventually obscuring vision completely. With the help of medical advances, ...

Cataracts are incredibly common among older adults. More than half of all Americans over age 80 either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove them. “They are a common eye condition where the ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Cataracts are very common. Every year, nearly 4 million people will be diagnosed with the condition that causes cloudiness of the natural lens. In the past when surgeons would ...

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Q: How is the surgery done? A: The surgery is performed using a microscope, with incisions made in the eye, either with a blade or with the femtosecond laser. Microscopic fragmentation of the cataract ...

This outpatient procedure is a safe and effective way to improve your vision—and many patients say it’s life-changing.