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Cataract Surgery Outcome Depends on More than Operative Skill
Despite its phenomenal outcomes in skilled hands, modern cataract surgery can be overwhelming for patients to understand.
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Fewer cases of glaucoma after cataract surgery for patients who receive blue-light filtering IOLs
A study recently published in the Journal of Glaucoma highlights the potential benefits of blue-light filtering IOLs in reducing cases of glaucoma post-cataract surgery.
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4 Symptoms of Cataracts
Cataracts are caused by the breaking down of proteins in the lens of your eyes that clump together and eventually lead to vision loss if left untreated.
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5 Ways Vision is Affected by Diabetes
It's critical that diabetic patients understand how the disease could affect the eyes.
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June is Cataract Awareness Month
The goal of Cataract Awareness Month is to educate people to be on the lookout for symptoms of cataracts, and to seek help from an eye care professional about possible symptoms.
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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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Lower dementia risk associated with cataract surgery
Researchers found that adults who have had cataract surgery had almost a 30% lower risk of developing dementia for at least 10 years after the operation when compared to those who did not have cata...