DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was just diagnosed with a cataract, but it’s not bothering me at all. Is it a good idea to have cataract surgery now, or can I wait? What is the recovery from this surgery like? It ...

A cataract (cloudy eye lens) blocks light from reaching the retina, which helps the brain process sight. Cataracts develop over time, gradually leading to blurry, hazy vision and affecting daily ...

Question: I need to have cataract surgery. Does Medicare help pay for this surgery? Answer: Original Medicare is a health insurance product. This means that all of your coverage must be based on a ...

The evidence evaluating the effect of cataract surgery on the chances people with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) will convert to the more severe wet form of the condition has been uneven ...

Cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful procedures performed today, yet many people remain unsure about when exactly to go for it. Should you wait until the cataract is "ripe," or ...