The Eye Care Blog

Now people suffering from cataract can see clearly, near, far and everything, all thanks to special type of lens, called Crystalens. According to Dr. Carey T. Rowan, an cataract and laser surgeon, this brand of lens have an ability to be flexible along the muscles of the eye.

On May 29, in the annual meeting of Global Health council, Washington, the Aravind eye care system based in Tamil Nadu in Southern India is going to get an award of $ 1 million. It is the worlds largest prize for international health. This eye care system has a large surgery network in India that [...]

What are cataracts, and how are they diagnosed and treated, especially non-surgically?

Readers, if you are thinking of cataract surgery, please read the story. A 69 year old lady complains reduced vision after 2 years of the cataract surgery. Initially, she was sent to the retinal evaluation, but after all the necessary treatment, her condition did not improve. She was sent for a neuro-ophthalmic exam to [...]

Eye surgery is a very delicate procedure and, as with any surgery, there are risks. Risks related to cataract removal surgery include infection, hemorrhaging, glaucoma, corneal swelling and retinal detachment. A serious infection after surgery can lead to loss of vision.

People with astigmatism and cataracts may benefit from a new Medicare rule extending coverage for the new type of implantable lenses that treat both conditions.

Vision changes are one of the inevitable effects of aging - and yet deteriorating sight comes as a surprise and shock to many people.

Doctors from the Ho Chi Minh Eye Hospital have been to three Cambodian provinces to provide free surgical operations for poor blind people.

It’s important to protect your eyes from the sun’s powerful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Exposure to UV rays during winter can temporarily harm the eyes as well as increase the risk of developing sunlight-related eye disorders, including cataracts a leading cause of reduced vision in the United States.