Author: Gary Wortz MD
Medicare coverage for cataract surgery is a Part B benefit that pays for medically necessary lens extraction, conventional intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, and post-operative corrective lenses...
What Is the Cataract Surgery Infection Rate in 2026
The cataract surgery infection rate refers to the frequency of postoperative endophthalmitis, a serious intraocular inflammation, following lens replacement surgery. Current global incidence ranges...
What Are the Best Microscope Settings for Cataract Surgery?
Microscope settings for cataract surgery are the adjustable parameters on an ophthalmic operating microscope, including magnification, illumination intensity, working distance, coaxial...
Is It Safe to Drive With Cataracts?
A cataract is a progressive clouding of the eye’s natural lens that can impair visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, glare tolerance, and color perception; each of these functions plays a...
How Fast Do Cataracts Progress From Early to Advanced Stages?
Cataract progression is the gradual clouding of the eye’s natural crystalline lens, and the speed at which cataracts worsen varies widely based on type, age, and individual risk factors.
This...
Congenital Cataracts: Support Groups & Resources for Parents
Congenital cataracts are cloudy areas in a newborn’s lens that can impair visual development if not identified and treated early. This guide covers the medical basics of the condition,...
IOL Implants for Children with Cataracts: 2026 Guide
An intraocular lens (IOL) implant for a child is a small artificial lens placed inside the eye after cataract removal to restore focusing ability and support visual development during critical...
What is Capsulorhexis? Technique in Cataract Surgery (2026)
Capsulorhexis is a surgical technique used during cataract surgery to create a controlled circular opening in the anterior capsule of the lens, allowing safe removal of the cataract and precise...
What Are Sudden Vision Changes and When Should You Worry?
A sudden vision change is any noticeable shift in eyesight that develops within seconds, minutes, or hours rather than over weeks or months. These rapid changes can range from brief visual...
Purpose of Balanced Salt Solution in Eye Surgery: Uses & Benefits
Balanced salt solution (BSS) is a sterile, isotonic irrigating fluid formulated with electrolytes and buffering agents that mimic the eye’s natural aqueous humor, used inside the eye during...
