Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD A cataract (cloudy eye lens) blocks light from reaching the retina, which helps ...

Extracapsular. In rare cases, if the cataract cannot be broken down by ultrasound because it’s too advanced, the surgeon may recommend extracapsular surgery. In this procedure, a longer incision ...

The FDA-approved femtosecond laser is the newest device in cataract surgery. The laser softens the cataract, which results in less ultrasound energy during the surgery. Lower energy results in less ...

Modern cataract surgery techniques such as Phacoemulsification, involve a tiny incision in the eye followed by breaking the ...

Alcon, the multinational pharmaceuticals company specializing in eye care, has agreed a deal to acquire cataract laser ...

19, Victor became the first alligator in the U.S. to have cataract surgery. "Overall ... "It was definitely more of a production. We used ultrasound to help us find the veins." ...