Queen Elizabeth Underwent Surgery Last Month -- and It Explains Why She's Been Wearing Sunglasses

Queen Elizabeth is stocking up on shades for a reason. The monarch, who has been spotted wearing sunglasses recently, has been recovering from cataract surgery, Buckingham Palace confirmed Friday. "I can confirm that The Queen successfully underwent a short, planned procedure to treat a cataract last month," a palace spokesperson said. Cataract surgery is performed to treat cataracts, which can cause blurry vision and increase the glare from lights. The procedure, which is common and generally s...