Visual Outcomes of Cataract Surgery Usually Favorable in Patients With Diabetes Visual Outcomes of Cataract Surgery Usually Favorable in Patients With Diabetes
Two thirds of patients with diabetes achieve a good visual outcome of 20/40 or better after cataract surgery, according to one of the largest studies to assess visual acuity in people with diabetes undergoing cataract surgery.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - October 19, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Texas Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Adulterating Drug Used in Cataract Surgeries
FDA OCI, , Jack Randall Munn, Dallas TX, licensed pharmacist, owner, cataract, surgery, Guardian Pharmacy Services, antibiotic, steroid, excessive, inactive ingredient, damage, sensitive, eye tissue, adulterated, drug, prescription, Rx, (Source: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases)
Source: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases - October 13, 2021 Category: Medical Law Authors: DOJ Source Type: news
South Africa: Behind the Cataract Surgery Backlog in Gauteng Province
[New Frame] Thousands of cataract patients in the province are waiting up to two years to receive the simple but life-changing surgery. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 9, 2021 Category: African Health Source Type: news
South Africa: What Is Behind the Massive Cataract Surgery Backlogs in Gauteng?
[Daily Maverick] As World Sight Day approaches on 14 October, Gauteng faces the damning reality that thousands of cataract patients wait up to two years to receive the simple life-changing surgery. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 6, 2021 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Scientists develop 'pellet' that can be injected into a patient's eye to prevent cataracts
Scientists have developed a 'pellet' implant that's injected into the eye to prevent cataracts forming - and might even reverse the growth of existing cataracts without surgery. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 5, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Implanting trabecular meshwork bypass stents during cataract surgery cost effective in the USA
(Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News)
Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - October 1, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Ophthalmologist Patricia Bath inducted posthumously into National Inventors Hall of Fame
Dr. Patricia Bath, the first female faculty member in ophthalmology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been inducted posthumously into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.She and Marian Croak, vice president of engineering at Google, are the first Black women to be honored by the organization, an achievement noted byNational Public Radio, CNN andFast Company. “Dr. Bath was a trailblazer for women and minorities in the field of ophthalmology,” said Dr. Bartly Mondino, department chair of ophthalmology and director of the UCLA Stein Eye Institute.Bath is credited with inventing the Laserphaco Probe...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - September 29, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Meet The First 2 Black Women To Be Inducted Into The National Inventors Hall Of Fame
Dr. Patricia Bath transformed cataract surgery and fought to eradicate preventable blindness. Marian Croak pioneered the technology behind audio and video conferencing and text-to-donate services. (Image credit: National Inventors Hall of Fame) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - September 27, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Rachel Treisman Source Type: news
NSAIDs Match Steroids for Cataract Surgery Inflammation NSAIDs Match Steroids for Cataract Surgery Inflammation
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory eye drops, given on the day of cataract surgery, might work as well as steroids to prevent macular edema.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Changes in driving performance after first and second eye cataract surgery: a driving simulator study - Meuleners LB, Ng JQ, Fraser ML, Tjia D, Feng YR, Morlet N.
This study investigated the separate impact of first eye and second eye cataract surgery on driving performance, as measured on a driving simulator. METHOD: Forty-four older drivers with bilateral cataract aged 55+ years, awaiting fir... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 19, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
NSAID Eye Drops May Suffice for Cataract Surgery Prophylaxis
FRIDAY, Aug. 13, 2021 -- For patients undergoing uncomplicated cataract surgery, a combination of prednisolone and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) eye drops is not superior to NSAID monotherapy, and initiating prophylactic treatment... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 13, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Eye Drops Were Supposed to Help Her Vision. Why Did It Feel Worse?
Her eye chart tests showed improvement. It took a radical experiment to find out why her reality wasn ’t matching up. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - August 11, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lisa Sanders, M.D. Tags: Eyes and Eyesight Surgery and Surgeons Glaucoma Cataracts Tests (Drug Use) Source Type: news
Astigmatism Management in Cataract Surgery Astigmatism Management in Cataract Surgery
Whether you treat it with a blade, laser, or intraocular lens, management of astigmatism is critical to ensure optimal postoperative vision.Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint Source Type: news
Johnson and Johnson Vision Introduces VERITAS Vision System With Features To Address Key Unmet Needs In Cataract Surgery
High-performance, next-generation cataract surgery system is now globally available and offers surgeons enhanced safety and exceptional efficiency
SANTA ANA, Calif., July 23, 2021 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Johnson & Johnson Vision,* ... Devices, Ophthalmology, Product Launch Johnson & Johnson Vision, VERITAS Vision System, phacoemulsification, cataract (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - July 23, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Johnson & Johnson Reports Q2 2021 Results
New Brunswick, N.J. (July 21, 2021) – Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced results for second-quarter. “Our second-quarter results showcase Johnson & Johnson’s diversified portfolio, driven by strong sales and earnings growth across our Medical Device, Consumer Health and Pharmaceutical businesses,” said Alex Gorsky, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “I’m so proud of our 136,000 colleagues who remain focused on delivering our medicines and products to patients and consumers around the world, in addition to advancing our pipeline with new product launches and regulatory submissions. These ac...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - July 21, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Our Company Source Type: news
