Researchers are developing a futuristic alternative to LASIK that reshapes the eye without lasers or incisions. Using mild electrical pulses and platinum contact lenses, they temporarily soften the ...

Some people who undergo certain types of laser eye surgery develop cataracts earlier in life than they otherwise might have, according to the U.K. National Health Service (NHS). However, many people ...

Laser surgery for cataracts is an effective, safe procedure in which an eye doctor uses a laser beam to remove the clouded lens and replace it with a clear artificial one. This can help improve vision ...

Laser eye surgeries can help treat glaucoma by improving the outflow of fluid in the eye. Types of surgeries include trabeculoplasty, iridotomy, and cyclophotocoagulation. Doctors may suggest a ...

We all want perfect vision. And, to be honest, most of us after a certain age will happily settle for better vision. And that's exactly what laser eye surgery promises. Although it's highly ...

An expert MD reveals clear insights into cataract surgery, spotlighting the breakthroughs in treatment: "We live in a time of ...

Three patients developed fungal keratitis infections linked to laser eye surgery at a single ophthalmology clinic, and one required a corneal transplant. The culprit was Purpureocillium lilacinum, an ...