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A cataract is cloudiness in the crystalline lens of the eye that results in a gradually progressive painless diminution of vision.

Say Goodbye to Surgery: New Cataract Treatment Offers Hope

Say Goodbye to Surgery: New Cataract Treatment Offers Hope

Scientists discover protein that reverses cataracts, paving way for potential surgery-free treatment.

New Eye-opening Discovery Offers Hope to Congenital Cataract Patients

New Eye-opening Discovery Offers Hope to Congenital Cataract Patients

New study discovers the changes in brain structures that underlie sight recovery in patients with congenital cataracts, a leading cause of treatable blindness in children and teens

Anesthesia Management During Cataract Surgery: New Insights

Anesthesia Management During Cataract Surgery: New Insights

During cataract surgical procedure, ophthalmologists may be able to safely cut back on having anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists routinely at bedside.

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Earth’s Ozone Depletion Puts Billions Of Lives At Risk Of Skin Cancer And Cataracts

Earth’s Ozone Depletion Puts Billions Of Lives At Risk Of Skin Cancer And Cataracts

Depletion of the ozone layer exposes humans to harmful ultraviolet radiation (UV) and increases the risk of skin cancer and cataracts.

Does the Cataract Surgery Waiting Period Increase the Risk of Falls?

Does the Cataract Surgery Waiting Period Increase the Risk of Falls?

A new study shows that timely and equitable access to cataract surgery is needed to prevent injuries and promote healthy aging.

Do Cataracts Go Up When Cholesterol Goes Down?

Do Cataracts Go Up When Cholesterol Goes Down?

The loss of function due to genetic changes in the HMGCR gene is similar to that of cholesterol-lowering statin medication.

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Drug Therapy for Cataracts Heads a Step Closer

Drug Therapy for Cataracts Heads a Step Closer

New treatment for cataract has shown positive results in laboratory tests, giving hope it could soon be treated with drugs.

Artificial Intelligence Algorithm to Detect Cataracts

Artificial Intelligence Algorithm to Detect Cataracts

The eye images obtained by low-cost near-infrared (NIR) cameras powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can assist in cataract detection.

Can Cataract Surgery Curtail the Risk of Dementia?

Can Cataract Surgery Curtail the Risk of Dementia?

Risk of dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease might be reduced by 30% with cataract surgery among the aged ones.

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New Protein Drug Target May Revolutionize Cataract Treatment

New Protein Drug Target May Revolutionize Cataract Treatment

Cataract surgery could be replaced by aquaporin protein-based drug therapies. Aquaporin disrupts optical development, leading to cataract formation.

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