Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority of patients have excellent outcomes with few complications, Allan Steigleman, a University ...

Background: To compare the clinical efficacy of lidocaine 2% with tetracaine 0.5% for cataract surgery. Methods: In a randomized, multi-surgeon, controlled clinical trial,122 consecutive cataract ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say Medicare reimbursements are different for simple and complex cataract surgeries. FG Trade/Getty Images Researchers conducted an economic analysis of simple and complex ...

Cataract surgeries performed in a surgery suite in the ophthalmologist’s office had significantly lower complication rates than operations performed in an ambulatory surgery center, a study of more ...

Cataract surgery takes about 20–30 minutes. Surgery results and the new lens last most people the rest of their lives. Some people may need a follow-up procedure. Share on Pinterest FG Trade/Getty ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Uday Devgan, MD, is an expert cataract, glaucoma and refractive surgeon who is dedicated to teaching others the ...

What are the signs that show I need cataract surgery? "There are several key signs that someone may need cataract surgery," explains Dr. Levenson. These include: He points out that the choice to ...