Photojournalist Stephen Shames had been told for several years that he would eventually need to have cataract surgery. But as he was having more difficulty reading, driving and focusing his camera ...

If you’re new to Medicare or considering making changes to your plan in the future, you may be wondering about specific coverage areas. For instance, can Medicare help with eye health, namely cataract ...

Medicare generally covers cataract surgery with the implantation of a conventional intraocular lens (IOL), which replaces the eye’s natural lens with an artificial one made of acrylic, silicone, or ...

Average prices are substantially higher but rates of complications are similar in hospital-based vs freestanding surgery centers for colonoscopy, arthroscopy, and cataract removal surgery. Objectives: ...