Posterior capsular opacification, or secondary cataract, is a common complication of cataract surgery. It can get worse without treatment, but a quick laser procedure by an ophthalmologist can cure it ...

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 Russo Laser ...

A cataract is an eye condition in which the eye lens is blocked or clouded, blocking some light from entering it and affecting vision. It’s typically treated with surgery, where the clouded lens is ...

As ophthalmologists, we know that many patients have misconceptions about cataracts and the related surgery. But we also know cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the ...

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

During the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony, actress Goldie Hawn was presenting an award alongside actor Andrew Garfield. Struggling to read the teleprompter, Hawn told Garfield he'd have to fly solo with ...

Christine L. Larsen, MD, is an ophthalmologist practicing at Minnesota Eye Consultants where she serves as medical director for the four ancillary surgery centers in the practice. Cataracts can't come ...

Doctors may prescribe antibiotic or anti-inflammatory eye drops to help prevent infections or inflammation after cataract surgery. Before applying eye drops, people should wash their hands thoroughly.

Previous data from 2001 to 2011 found that the median age for cataract surgery was 67.7 years in the United States. However, this average changes depending on several factors, such as location. Across ...