Tag: Cataracts
Age-Related Cataract Linked to Depressive Symptoms
Greatest odds of depressive symptoms for adults with nuclear cataract and those with less education
Materials in Vitreous Seen in About Half of Phaco Cases
Positive predictors for MIV include higher nuclear sclerosis grade, male gender, older age
Femtosecond Laser Capsulotomy Limited in Mature Cataracts
Higher occurrence rates of tags and incomplete capsulotomies in mature cataracts
Relative Lens Vault Predicts Post-Op Refractory Error
Pre-op relative lens vault significantly predicts refractive outcome after cataract surgery
Diet High in Vitamin C May Help Delay Cataract Formation
Key is to get the nutrient from foods rather than a supplement, researchers say
MTHFR Polymorphism, Higher Homocysteine Up Cataract Risk
Increased risk for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphism, elevated homocysteine
Treating Infant Cataracts With Endogenous Stem Cells Feasible
Leaving cells behind during removal of damaged tissue leads to regeneration of new, clear lens
Bevacizumab, Triamcinolone Up Outcome After Cataract Surgery
Both linked to improvements in visual acuity; only triamcinolone tied to sustained improvement in CMT
Patient Age at Initial Cataract Surgery Varies by Location
Five-fold variation for highest versus lowest age-standardized cataract surgery rate
Statin Treatment Linked to Reduced Risk of Cataracts
Simvastatin plus ezetimibe linked to lower risk of cataract development versus placebo
