Discover the intricacies of cataract surgery, from understanding what a cataract is to exploring the latest advancements in artificial lenses that can restore your vision and reduce dependence on ...

Congenital cataract: Congenital cataract means the clouding of the lens of the eye that is present by birth. Congenital cataracts are caused by infection, change in DNA, or a hormonal imbalance.

Dr. Frederick Ho, the medical director of Atlantic Eye MD and Atlantic Surgery and Laser Center, is a board certified ophthalmologist. Atlantic Eye MD is located at 8040 N. Wickham Road in Melbourne.

Research by the National Eye Institute (NEI) has found that more than half of all Americans age 80 or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to get rid of cataracts. That’s a huge ...

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 ...

A small percentage of surgeons are performing same-day bilateral sequential cataract surgery in the U.S., but there is still a lot of concern in our local community about infection risk.In order ...

Cataract surgery, an elective operation, is the largest Medicare expenditure, costing the government about $3.4 billion a year, according to the study, which is being published today in The ...

Cataract surgery is a safe and common eye procedure. The National Eye Institute reports that more than 50% of Americans 80 years or older have cataracts or have had cataract surgery.

» Which part of the eye does cataract affect? There are three predominant forms of cataract depending on their anatomical location in the eye lens: cortical, nuclear and posterior sub-capsular (PSC).

Cataracts occur as a result of aging of the lens in the eye, and it is a condition that will eventually affect us all. While they tend to be most prevalent in patients aged 50-60, they can develop ...