Most people consider high myopia to be about –10 D or greater, but what about patients who are –20 D or more? For these patients with very long axial lengths and extreme levels of myopia, cataract ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . When we perform cataract surgery for patients with retinal disease, we must tailor the IOL type, design and ...

I was in the operating room the other day and one of my residents asked, "What is better tolerated after cataract surgery: residual hyperopia or residual myopia?" I quickly answered: "residual myopia!

Vision aids like corrective glasses and contact lenses are a common way for people with vision problems to see more clearly. However, more serious problems could also require eye surgery. Cataracts ...

Myopia, or near-sightedness, is a common eye condition that makes distant objects appear blurred. Mild to moderate forms of myopia can be corrected using glasses or contact lenses, but high myopia is ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. But they can easily be corrected through surgery. “Cataract is a clouding of your natural lens that you're born with when you ...

A new light-adjustable intraocular lens is showing promise for clearer vision for cataract patients, according to results from early clinical trials. Based on technology developed by researchers at ...

Cataract Surgery May Help Prevent Falls and Fractures Cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion is associated with reduced odds of falls and major injuries in older adults with age-related ...

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