January 15, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Lucent Vision has published a new educational resource titled “What Practice Offers ...

Lens-based refractive surgery is a viable alternative to cornea-based refractive surgery for many patients, according to several experts. It offers a wider range of corrections without complications ...

Cataract surgery remains one of the most frequently performed ophthalmic procedures worldwide, with continual refinements in surgical methods and intraocular lens (IOL) technology contributing to ...

For extremely nearsighted patients who are seeking independence from glasses and contact lenses, implantation of a phakic IOL can be a reasonable choice. In the U.S., we have access to two different ...

When bilateral cataract surgery becomes necessary, many patients are faced with the alluring prospect of reducing or even eliminating the need to use spectacles for distance and near vision. Patients ...

Most people have a relative, friend or neighbor who has had to deal with a cataract. Nearly 24.5 million Americans age 40 or older are affected by cataracts, and it’s the leading cause of blindness ...

For adults and children who undergo cataract surgery, implantation of an artificial lens is the standard of care. But a clinical trial suggests that for most infants, surgery followed by the use of ...

Bausch + Lomb has recalled lenses used during cataract surgery due to complications when the lenses are used, according to an announcement from the Canada-based eyecare company posted on the U.S. Food ...

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Q: What is the payment policy for an Astigmatism-Correcting Intraocular Lens (A-C-IOL) inserted following removal of a cataract in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center? CMS: The payment policy for ...