Cataracts commonly affect adults later in life but are easily removed with cataract surgery if they interfere with daily tasks and activities. Cataract surgery involves creating an incision with surgical or laser tools, removing the cataract and replacing it with an artificial lens. The cost of cataract surgery depends on factors such as the surgical […]

Though the technology used for laser eye surgery has been around since the 1970s, it wasn’t employed by optometrists until the late 80s or approved for general use in the United States until 1996. While patients have always been intrigued with the thought of permanently correcting poor vision, the surgery was initially quite expensive, making it prohibitive for most candidates.