Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD A cataract (cloudy eye lens) blocks light from reaching the retina, which helps ...

Cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion is associated with reduced odds of falls and major injuries in older ...

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye. Cataracts typically grow slowly, causing decreased vision and also glare at night. While cataracts can affect people of all ages, they primarily affect ...

Introduction of the femtosecond laser into cataract surgery may further the safety and predictability of this procedure. In addition, innovations in intraocular lens material have enabled the ...

Researchers looked at older adults who had cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion (CEIOL), which is one of the most frequently performed surgeries in the United States. In fact ...

In most areas, Medicare will generally cover cataract surgery that implants a conventional intraocular lens. An intraocular lens is a small artificial lens that replaces the natural lens of the ...

Medicare will generally cover cataract surgery that implants a conventional intraocular lens in most areas. An intraocular lens is a small artificial lens that replaces your eye’s natural lens ...

TRICARE covers cataract surgery and related supplies and services. More specifically, TRICARE covers the standard intraocular lens (IOL), a fixed lens designed to target vision at a single focal ...