Patient Blinded in One Eye From Surgery Wins $1.2 Million Patient Blinded in One Eye From Surgery Wins $1.2 Million
A New York appeals court has upheld a $1.2 million verdict against an eye surgeon after his patient went blind after cataract removal and lens replacement surgery.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Eye health: The warning signs of a growing cataract – 'can lead to vision loss'
THREE Britons in 10, over the age of 65, are likely to develop a visually impairing cataract. Caught early, the condition can be managed at home, but in the later stages, surgery might be needed. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cataract surgery may cut the risk of developing dementia by nearly 30%, study finds
A study by University of Washington experts of more than 3,000 over-65s who had cataract surgery found the procedure reduced risk the risk by 29 per cent. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cataract Surgery May Reduce Your Dementia Risk
Older adults who had cataract removal to restore their vision had a lower risk of Alzheimer ’s disease and other forms of dementia. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - January 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Cataracts Alzheimer ' s Disease Eyes and Eyesight Surgery and Surgeons Dementia Brain Glaucoma JAMA Internal Medicine (Journal) Source Type: news
People who have cataracts removed are 30 percent less likely to develop dementia
The key may be the restoration of vision that comes with the surgery, researchers say. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - January 9, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Linda Searing Source Type: news
Efficient Use of Ultrasound in Cataract Surgery Efficient Use of Ultrasound in Cataract Surgery
Learn more about the role of ultrasound technology in cataract surgery and how to efficiently use it.Current Opinion in Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 20, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
Cataract Surgery Seen Protective Against Dementia Cataract Surgery Seen Protective Against Dementia
A new study found that patients who underwent cataract surgery appeared to gain significant protection against dementia over time.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Cataract Surgery Might Lower Your Odds for Dementia
Title: Cataract Surgery Might Lower Your Odds for DementiaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/7/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/8/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Alzheimer)
Source: MedicineNet Alzheimer - December 8, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Cataract Surgery Might Lower Your Odds for Dementia
From more than 3,000 older adults with the eye disease, researchers found those who had surgery were about 30% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's in the coming years. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - December 7, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Viagra, cataract surgery may reduce Alzheimer's disease risk, studies find
The erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil -- better known as the brand Viagra -- may help prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease, a study published Monday by Nature Aging found, and cataract surgery may help prevent it. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - December 6, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Seattle biotech Omeros selling drug franchise in deal valued at over $1B
The deal includes a $125 million upfront payment and a commercial milestone payment of $200 million for Omidria, a drug used in cataract surgery. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - December 3, 2021 Category: American Health Authors: Rick Morgan Source Type: news
Planning for Surgery? You Might Not Need All Those Tests Beforehand.
Cardiac stress tests, X-rays and other medical tests may not provide useful information before operations, and they could cause harm. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - November 15, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jane E. Brody Tags: Tests (Medical) Hips Surgery and Surgeons Anxiety and Stress Knees Content Type: Service Cataracts Hernias JAMA Cardiology (Journal) JAMA Internal Medicine (Journal) Source Type: news
Cataract Surgery Alone or With the Hydrus Microstent? Cataract Surgery Alone or With the Hydrus Microstent?
Dr Patel believes that the HORIZON study 3-year results are important for the understanding of long-term effects on IOP with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures.Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint Source Type: news
Everyone who ages can get cataracts. Surgery can help remove them.
During the operation, the doctor removes the clouded natural lens and replaces it with a new artificial one, called an intraocular lens. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - November 6, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Marlene Cimons Source Type: news
Retained Lens Fragment After Cataract Surgery Retained Lens Fragment After Cataract Surgery
All cataract surgeons will experience a retained lens fragment at some point. Depending on the size and makeup, these fragments can be managed medically and/or surgically.Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 27, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Expert Column Source Type: news
