This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority of patients have excellent ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens of the eye and replaces it with a new, clear lens. Ivan-balvan/iStock via Getty Images ...

A cataract is when the natural lens inside the eye turns cloudy, leading to decreased vision. In the old days, cataract surgery was considered only when the cataract was ripe or fully mature. In ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Dementia has been reported to affect nearly 55 million people worldwide, a number that is expected to rise to 78 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Age-related dementia, cataract, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and hearing ...

• By age 80, over half of all Americans have cataracts. • Close to 4 million cataract surgeries are performed in the U.S. every year. • Over 90% of patients have 20/20 vision with glasses after ...