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.
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
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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.
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.
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...
The overlooked effects of menopause on the eyes
age-related macular degeneration

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. 
New eye drop to reverse cataracts in clinical trials
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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.