Overview, purpose, steps, and risks. Cataract surgery is one of most the commonly preformed surgeries, and arguably the safest compared to others across medicine. It is used to treat and eliminate cataract, which is a condition where the eyes lens (located behind the pupil) becomes foggy. Cataracts is very common. In the U.S., majority of citizens have had cataracts and/or cataracts surgery by age 80. Although it is usually developed with age, it can be found in people of y

Overview, purpose, steps, and risks. Carpal tunnel is a medical condition where the carpal ligament applies pressure onto the median nerve, which is the same nerve that allows blood flow to the hand, thumb, and fingers. The pressure applied would cause numbness, tingling and weakness due to lack of blood flow. Carpal tunnel surgery is used to treat and potentially completely heal carpal tunnel syndrome. With the immense pain it causes, it may leave an impact on individual's

Overview, purpose, steps, and risks. An appendectomy is a common emergency surgery that is used to treat an infected or inflamed appendix, called appendicitis. The appendix is a minor part of the large intestine, it is located on the lower right part of the belly. One of the very common symptoms of appendicitis is extreme stomach pain, leaning mostly to the area above where the appendix sits. While appendectomy surgery is sometimes caught early on, other times it is caught