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Smokers can develop age-related macular degeneration earlier than non-smokers
To better protect overall health, including eye health, WHO encourages people to not use tobacco or e-cigarettes and for those who do use these products, they are encouraged to quit.
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Statin drugs may increase risk of developing cataracts
The study found that people taking statin medications who have certain genetic variants may be at an increased risk of developing cataracts and having cataract surgery.
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Patients who have cataract surgery reduce likelihood of developing dementia
Researchers found that patients who underwent cataract surgery were 29 percent less likely to be diagnosed with dementia
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Postoperative eye protection after cataract surgery reduces symptoms
Researchers found that patients who received ocular bandages self-reported symptoms at an equal or lower rate when compared to other treatment options.
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New Intraocular lens helps patients see at all distances after cataract surgery
Now, with a new kind of intraocular lens that corrects for all ranges of distances, more patients will be able to toss their glasses after cataract surgery.
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Cataracts vs Glaucoma: What’s the Difference?
Unless you’re in the eye field, it’s easy to confuse the terms cataracts and glaucoma. And yesterday, I completed another dozen surgeries, some for cataracts, others for glaucoma. So what’s the dif...
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Diabetics with Cataracts More Likely to Have Retinopathy
Eye cataracts have now been added to the list of risk factors associated with diabetic retinopathy.
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April is Women's Eye Health and Awareness Month
Women in the United States are at a higher risk for eye disease, with two out of every three people living with vision loss or vision problems being women.
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Lower risk of cataract surgery associated with wine consumption
The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge and examined the association of alcohol consumption and type of alcoholic beverage with incident cataract surgery in two large ...