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Anesthesia and Cataract Surgery: What Gets Used?

Most cataract surgery is done with numbing eye drops plus light (twilight) sedation, not general anesthesia. Here's what each option involves and when general anesthesia is needed.

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What are the Complications of Cataract Surgery?

Most cataract surgeries proceed smoothly with little complication. However, there’s always the small risk of an issue—either during the surgery itself or afterward.

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Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?

Most Americans aged 65 or over are covered by Medicare—a federal health insurance program. It also covers younger people with certain health conditions.

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How Long Can You Go Between Cataract Surgery on Each Eye?

Cataract surgery is rarely done on both eyes at the same time. This is done for both practical and clinical reasons.

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Guide to Digital Eye Strain Management

Spending excessive time staring at a screen is common for most of us. From computers to cell phones, the average screen time for adults in the US is a whopping 7 hours and 3 minutes! 

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Can You Get Pink Eye from a Sinus Infection?

Yes, a sinus infection can lead to pink eye because the sinuses sit close to the eyes and the same bacteria or virus can spread. Here's why it happens and how to prevent it.

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