Focus on eyes: Modern cataract surgery is a safe, effective procedure

Modern cataract surgery is a safe, effective procedure, but it wasn't always this way. The earliest record dates back to the ...
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10 Clinical Findings on Cataract Extraction With Lens Insertion From AAAHC Institute

Here are 10 clinical findings from an AAAHC Institute for Quality Improvement 2011 study on cataract extraction with lens insertion. One-hundred organizations that perform a combined total of more ...
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Cataract removal tied to fewer falls, fractures, hemorrhages in older adults: study

Cataract surgery is linked with lower falls and reductions in fall-related traumatic injuries in older adults, a new study finds. Authors of the report, published Tuesday in the Journal of the ...
Healio

Air-assisted cataract extraction assists with intraoperative Descemet’s detachment

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Intraoperative Descemet’s detachment after the lens capsule is opened but before complete extraction of the ...
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Pupil Expansion Rings Have Clear Advantages in Cataract Surgery

Small pupils not only can lead to increased surgical times and difficulty in removing the cataract but also are associated with a higher complication rate, including posterior capsular rupture. Every ...
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Why You Might Need Cataract Surgery—and What To Expect

A cataract (cloudy eye lens) blocks light from reaching the retina, which helps the brain process sight. Cataracts develop over time, gradually leading to blurry, hazy vision and affecting daily ...
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Extracapsular extraction techniques still vital for cataract surgeons

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . WAILEA, Hawaii — Cataract surgeons should remain familiar with extracapsular cataract extraction techniques, ...