Cataract News & Articles


New Cataract Treatment Trialled

A new drug that could boost the effectiveness of cataract and other lens replacement surgeries is undergoing advanced clinical trials, Omeros Pharmaceuticals has announced. Scientists explain that earlier clinical trials have shown that the new drug causes the pupils to remain dilated after surgery and reduces post-operative pain and inflammation.

28th July 2010

Cataracts Linked to Sun Exposure

Using medicine that increases the body's sensitivity to sun-light could increase your risk of developing age related cataracts, according to new research.

19th June 2010

Healthy Diet Cuts Cataracts

Eating a healthy diet could be key to preventing cataracts, a new study has shown. Research published in the journal Archives of Ophthalmology reports that eating vitamin rich fruit, vegetables, grains and more significantly reduces the risk of developing age related cataracts in women.

15th June 2010

Anti-Depressants Linked to Cataracts

Using anti-depressants or a drug used to treat Parkinson's could increase the risk of developing cataracts, researchers claim. Experts warn that serotonin the so-called 'happy hormone' in anti-depressants, may affect receptors in the eye that could make the lens opaque and speed up the formation of cataracts.

2nd June 2010

New Anti-Cataract Laser Technology Unveiled

New anti-cataract technology that combines 3-D laser scanning technology and laser tissue removal has been unveiled in America. The super-precise surgical equipment could improve cataract removal surgery and patient recovery, manufacturers LensAR Inc. claim.

25th May 2010

Blocking Blue Lights Improves Cataract Recovery

New research shows that blocking the transmission of blue light could improve the success of cataract treatments.

12th April 2010

Computer Simulation for Cataract Surgery

A computer simulation tool that provides a more effective way of teaching physicians the art of cataract surgeries has been revealed in this month’s edition of Ophthalmology.

5th February 2010

2010 Sees Launch of Groundbreaking New Cataract Lens

Having been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Bausch & Lomb look set to pioneer cataract surgery with their lens Crystalens® AO.

15th January 2010

Cataract Surgery And Flomax® - Current Recommendations

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has published advice for patients who take or have taken Flomax®, wishing to have cataract surgery.

23rd October 2009

FDA Gives Clearance To New STAAR Surgical Tool

The FDA has announced that it is giving clearance to STARR surgical to market its new, minimally invasive system called Epiphany.

12th October 2009

A Healthy Lifestyle & Cataract

Cataracts cannot be cured or prevented with medications, supplements, a healthy lifestyle or any optical device. Ophthalmologists do however recommend a healthy lifestyle, as this can be a key factor....

22nd January 2009

When to have Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is a highly successful procedure.  Clouding of the lens itself does not cause any permanent damage to the eye and in the past, people have waited until their vision has severely deteriorated...

8th January 2009

Everyday Life with Cataract

Cataract surgery is an elective procedure.  That means you can choose whether or not to have it.  In extremely rare circumstances it can cause lifelong problems such as blindness but these are not due to...

22nd September 2008

Is it possible to Control or Prevent Cataract?

Cataract affects a lot of people with age.  From around 45 years of age, many people begin to suffer from presbyopia.  This is a refractive condition, which makes reading and close up work difficult without...

16th August 2008

Vision after Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery involves removing the clouded lens from the eye and replacing it with a clear lens.  This artificial lens is very durable and is placed permanently in the eye and should last for the rest of... 

2nd July 2008

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