A protein in animals has the potential to reverse cataracts in humans without surgery, though more research is needed to know if it works, a new study finds. Researchers found a naturally occurring ...

Cataract removal is one of the oldest and most common surgeries in the world. A surgeon makes small incisions in the eye, sucks out the cloudy lens and replaces it with an artificial lens implant.

A systematic review and meta-analysis indicates cataract surgery may cut fracture risk by 27% compared with untreated cataracts. Untreated cataracts were linked to a higher likelihood of fractures, ...

Infections, vision loss, and high eye pressure are among the many complications that can arise from untreated cataracts and cataract surgery. Regular eye checks and prompt medical assistance may ...

Researchers identified a protein, known as RNF114, that reverses cataracts, a clouding of the eye's lens that occurs commonly in people as they age. The study, which was conducted in the 13-lined ...

Currently, the only treatment for cataracts is surgery. However, a doctor may recommend delaying surgery unless symptoms are interfering with your daily life, such as by preventing you from driving. A ...

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators have identified a protein, known as RNF114, that reverses cataracts, a clouding of the eye's lens that occurs commonly in ...

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators have identified a protein, known as RNF114, that reverses cataracts, a clouding of the eye’s lens that occurs commonly in ...