Preoperative hemoglobin A1c levels affect post-cataract surgery outcomes
A1c

Preoperative hemoglobin A1c levels affect post-cataract surgery outcomes

A retrospective study found that patients with higher preoperative hemoglobin A1c levels had a much higher risk of developing cystoid macular edema (CME) after cataract surgery.
Researchers test experimental artificial lenses that treat glaucoma
cataract

Researchers test experimental artificial lenses that treat glaucoma

Many older adults dealing with glaucoma also have cataracts that require removal. Researchers are working on an experimental lens that can administer glaucoma drugs into the eye.
Cataract surgery may increase risk of progression of age-related macular degeneration
AMD

Cataract surgery may increase risk of progression of age-related macular degeneration

Previous studies offered no definitive conclusions regarding the potential link between cataract surgery and AMD progression.
Antibiotic injection lowers risk of endophtalmitis after cataract surgery
cataract surgery

Antibiotic injection lowers risk of endophtalmitis after cataract surgery

The study findings bolster previous evidence that the administration of intraoperative antibiotics is a viable infection-prevention strategy and also gives patients an option that reduces the need ...
Ocular inflammation drug to head to phase 3 clinical trial
cataract

Ocular inflammation drug to head to phase 3 clinical trial

Harrow, the manufacturer of TRIESENCE, hopes to expand the on-label usage of TRIESENCE for all cataract surgery patients.
Bausch + Lomb recalls intraocular lenses
cataract surgery

Bausch + Lomb recalls intraocular lenses

Bausch + Lomb has issued a voluntary recall of several of its intraocular lenses.
Risk of diabetic retinopathy progression linked to cataract surgery
cataract surgery

Risk of diabetic retinopathy progression linked to cataract surgery

Health record data was evaluated by researchers looking for the potential risk of diabetic retinopathy progression following non-complex cataract surgery.
Lower fall risk for seniors who have had cataracts removed
cataract removal

Lower fall risk for seniors who have had cataracts removed

Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States with an estimated 20 million Americans over the age of 40 dealing with cataracts in one or both eyes.
New Light Adjustable Lens approved by the FDA
cataract

New Light Adjustable Lens approved by the FDA

Light Adjustable Lenses are a type of intraocular lens (IOL) made by RxSIGHT® that is the first and only lens available that offers customization after cataract surgery.