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.

If you are living with thyroid eye disease and working with multiple healthcare providers, these strategies may help.

Thyroid eye disease (TED) occurs in two main phases, called active and inactive. Learn what this means for treatment.