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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...
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The overlooked effects of menopause on the eyes
The huge decrease in estrogen levels in the body during menopause affects different tissues in the body and that includes the eyes.
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New eye drop to reverse cataracts in clinical trials
Researchers are encouraged by initial study results of a new eye drop that has been developed to treat early to moderate age-related cataracts.
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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...
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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.
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Eye color may play a role in cataract development
When it comes to cataracts, there are many factors that can increase the risk of them forming and eye color is one of those factors.
While age, smoking history, family history and excessive sunl...
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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.