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Fine-tuning vision after cataract surgery with light-adjustable intraocular lenses

Light-adjustable lens (LAL+) implants are revolutionizing cataract treatment. Learn how these innovative lenses offer customizable vision correction after surgery, improving outcomes for patients.

William Waldrop, M.D.

June 26, 2025

How cataract surgical advancements improve recovery

In years past, patients put off cataract surgery for fear of a lengthy, intense recovery. But today, advances in procedures and tools allow patients to recover with less downtime, fewer restrictions, and better outcomes. Learn more.

William Waldrop, M.D.

April 9, 2025

Partial-Thickness Corneal Transplants: A Road to Faster Recovery

It may take a year or more for full vision to return after a traditional cornea transplant, but a less-invasive method can have patients seeing clearly after only a few weeks or months. UT Southwestern explains.

William Waldrop, M.D.

April 9, 2025

Ask the ophthalmologist: Will new eye drops really eliminate need for readers?

By age 40, millions of Americans begin dealing with age-related blurred vision when they read. New eye drops approved by the FDA recently help treat presbyopia, but are they a game-changer? UT Southwestern weighs in.

William Waldrop, M.D.

December 15, 2021

AI and virtual reality: The future of cataract surgery has arrived

Artificial intelligence and virtual reality are making cataract surgeries more precise and improving patient outcomes. In this week’s MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses how they use these technologies to treat patients with cataracts. Learn more.

Jeremy Bartley, M.D. / William Waldrop, M.D.

July 17, 2019