What is recovery like after cataract surgery?

Many people dread cataract surgery because they're afraid of a lengthy recovery period. HealthMaker Steve McLeod, MD, chair of Ophthalmology at UCSF, addresses the issue in this video.

The procedure takes about 30 minutes and has a success rate of over 90 percent. But that's not all.

Learn about the eye issue's symptoms, causes, and treatments, plus ways to lower your risk.

Studies have linked the procedure to fewer falls, lower dementia risk, and potentially, a longer lifespan.

Learn how to protect kids' eyes from laser light gadgets.

An overview of early-stage and late-stage diabetic retinopathy, with a look at diabetic macular edema.