Cataracts

Cataract surgery is considered a pain-free procedure. It is one of the most commonly performed surgeries. You’ll be awake during the surgery, but there is little to no physical discomfort involved. A mild sedative is used to numb the eyes.  Why Doesn’t Cataract Surgery Hurt? The numbing eye drops that are used ensure that you […]

Yes, Medicare covers the majority of cataract surgery if it is deemed medically necessary. Medicare Part B covers 80 percent of the cost after the deductible is met.  Since Medicare Advantage plans cover the same services as Original Medicare, they will also cover cataract surgery. Exact coverage under a Medicare Advantage plan will depend on […]

Cataract surgery is considered to be one of the safest procedures.  The risk of serious complications from cataract surgery is estimated by the NHS to be around 1 in 50 cases. A quarter of these are due to surgical complications. For most patients, cataract surgery is easy, fast, and free from issues. After surgery, vision […]

Unfortunately, there is no sure way to prevent cataracts. But making lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy foods, limiting alcohol, wearing sunglasses, and drinking water, can help reduce the likelihood of getting them.  Below, we discuss different tips, diet, and lifestyle changes that can help prevent cataracts. How to Prevent Cataracts According to the American Academy […]

There are three types of cataract surgery, with phaco, or small incision, being the most recommended and performed. Laser-guided cataract surgery may become increasingly common in the future. Types of Cataract Surgery Cataract surgery is one of the most common and well-understood types of eye surgery. Many people undergo cataract surgery and receive an artificial […]

Recovery from cataract surgery generally takes one to two months. Cataract surgery is very common, so if you are at risk of cataracts or have a cataract, you may wonder what healing after the operation is like. This surgery is well studied and well understood, so the recovery process is known to be simple if […]

Homeopathic, natural, complementary, or at-home cataract “cures” or “treatments” do not work. They can put you at risk of damaging your vision. People who develop cataracts may wish for a cure to avoid surgery. Unfortunately, there are no effective homeopathic alternatives to surgery. If you have cataracts, they can be cured with a surgery that […]

You are unlikely to notice symptoms of a cataract until it has developed significantly, but your optometrist or ophthalmologist will be able to see a cataract during a routine eye exam. Cataracts occur when proteins in the lens of your eye become damaged and begin to clump, stream, or blur your eyesight. If you develop […]

Cataract eye surgery is one of the most common, safest eye surgeries in the world. Older adults are at higher risk of developing cataracts, but this procedure restores sight when the natural lens of the eye becomes so cloudy or dimmed that you can no longer perform daily tasks. It takes about one to two […]

Cataract surgery costs an average of $3,500 and can range up to $7,000 per eye. Both private insurance companies and Medicare can cover the majority of the costs associated with cataract surgery. You can still incur some out-of-pocket expenses, depending on your specific plan, carrier, and policy. More than half of all American adults ages […]

There are three main types of cataracts, and their names are named based on where they develop on the eye lens. Early symptoms may glare with night driving or with bright light. Cataracts do not cause pain. progression is usually gradual. However, nothing can reverse a cataract once it has begun to develop; there is […]