New color-changing hydrogel created to improve cataract surgery
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New color-changing hydrogel created to improve cataract surgery

Researchers at the Wilmer Eye Institute have created a clear hydrogel that turns fluorescent green under blue light. This color change allows surgeons to confirm that they have removed all of the h...
Cataract surgery complications increase with past history of intravitreal injections
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Cataract surgery complications increase with past history of intravitreal injections

Study results were recently presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology that reveal an increased risk of post cataract surgery complications for patients with a histor...
Highter risk of post-op cataract surgery complications linked to previous intravitreal injections
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Highter risk of post-op cataract surgery complications linked to previous intravitreal injections

Patients who have had prior intravitreal injects may be at a higher risk of postoperative complications after cataract surgery according to study results published from researchers at the Universit...
OCS-01 eye drops receive positive Phase 3 trial results
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OCS-01 eye drops receive positive Phase 3 trial results

Results from the Phase 3 OPTIMIZE-1 trial of OCS-01, a once-daily, preservative-free corticosteroid eye drop, were presented at the 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting.
Non-surgical treatment for cataracts being developed
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Non-surgical treatment for cataracts being developed

A team of international researchers at the Anglia Ruskin University took on the task of looking into using an oxysterol compound as a non-surgical option for cataracts. 
Oculis announces second Phase 3 OPTIMIZE-2 trial for once-daily
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Oculis announces second Phase 3 OPTIMIZE-2 trial for once-daily

OCS-01 is the first once-daily topical, preservative-free corticosteroid. I
Cataract Surgery Outcome Depends on More than Operative Skill
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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.
Fewer cases of glaucoma after cataract surgery for patients who receive blue-light filtering IOLs
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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.
4 Symptoms of Cataracts
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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.