Tag: Cataracts
Recent Increase in Cataract Sx at Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Shift in the site of cataract surgery from hospital outpatient departments to ASCs from 2001 to 2014
Cataract Surgery Associated With Reduced Mortality in Women
Lower all-cause, vascular-, cancer-, accidental-, neurologic-, pulmonary-specific mortality
High Vitamin K1 Intake Linked to Reduced Cataract Risk
Reduced risk of cataracts for Mediterranean elderly population in highest tertile of vitamin K1
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
