Cataract
Analysis Identifies New Risk Factors for Posterior Capsular Rupture
Along with already known elements—surgical inexperience, phacodonesis, mature cataract—the study found novel associations with high myopia, previous vitrectomy, shallow anterior chamber depth and amblyopia.
09/24/2024
Potential Role of Vitamin B6, Niacin and Vitamin E in Cataract Prevention Found
Increased intake reduced risk of lens opacification, particularly at high doses.
09/04/2024
Incorporating OCT Imaging Can Enhance Cataract Assessment Accuracy, New Study Finds
Adding this modality to standard clinical evaluations may improve optometrists' grading precision and decision-making, particularly when combined with visual function data.
08/30/2024
Different Factors Influence Cataract Likelihood in Men and Women
A recent study linked development in the former to socioeconomic status and lifestyle, while it was more closely tied to physical health problems in the latter.
08/02/2024
Non-white Patients More Likely to Present with Worse VA at Time of Cataract Surgery
Language barriers and socioeconomic disadvantages shown to delay timely access to care, extending the burden of visual impairment prior to intervention.
07/25/2024
Bilateral Cataract Surgery Poses No Increased Complications in UK Study
One healthcare center routinely offered the procedure with positive results.
07/15/2024
Intracameral Antibiotic Use Doesn’t Raise Risk of Post-Cataract Endophthalmitis
Meta-analysis revealed incidence was comparable when using 1% povidone iodine disinfection with selective antibiotic prophylaxis vs. routine antibiotic prophylaxis.
06/21/2024
Moderate to Vigorous Exercise Shown to Decrease Cataract Risk
This was observed against different frequencies, durations and intensities of physical activity.
06/04/2024
Non-White Race, Older Age, Diabetes Elevate Risk of Post-Cataract Corneal Edema
Minority status confers the greatest influence, raising questions about healthcare usage, socioeconomic factors and the late presentation of advanced cataracts.
05/30/2024
Post-cataract IOP Spike is Significant Predictor of Spike in Fellow Eye
Patients were more likely to experience another incident even after accounting for other risk factors, according to an ARVO abstract.
05/15/2024
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December 5, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
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