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 ...

Cataract surgery is a quick, painless surgery to remove a cloudy lens that’s causing vision issues. You receive a new intraocular lens that also corrects nearsightedness and farsightedness. You only ...

Dr. Jeffrey Levenson has shared a detailed guide on cataract surgery, explaining when it’s needed, available surgical methods, lens choices, recovery timelines, and potential complications. He ...

After having surgery for uveitis-associated cataracts, patients who had experienced more uveitis attacks required longer ...

Laser surgery for cataracts is an effective, safe procedure in which an eye doctor uses a laser beam to remove the clouded lens and replace it with a clear artificial one. This can help improve vision ...

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 ...

This common eye procedure can transform your vision—but understanding what really happens before and after surgery can make ...

Phacoemulsification is a surgery to treat cataracts. It involves breaking the lens of the eye with ultrasound waves, suctioning it out, and replacing it with an artificial lens. Phacoemulsification is ...

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.