NEW ORLEANS- It's the number one surgery in the world, and now baby boomers are opting for cataract surgery at a much younger age, in their 50s and 60s. The reason? Now they can be free of contacts ...

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Cataract surgery may get taken for granted, but its impact is life-changing ...

On average, a person may spend between $1,808 and $2,866 per eye for cataract surgery. However, the actual cost can vary based on who performs the surgery, the location of the hospital where the ...

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Cataracts aren’t usually a big draw on social media, but millions of people are finding out about this leading cause of blindness — and the 10-minute surgery that can fix it — after a viral video ...

Cataract surgery takes about 20–30 minutes. Surgery results and the new lens last most people the rest of their lives. Some people may need a follow-up procedure. Share on Pinterest FG Trade/Getty ...

Posterior capsular opacification, or secondary cataract, is a common complication of cataract surgery. It can get worse without treatment, but a quick laser procedure by an ophthalmologist can cure it ...