Ophthalmology
Cataract surgery becoming an in-office procedure, experts say
Imagine popping by your eye doctor's office for a quick cataract surgery.
Oct 23, 2025
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Eye Diseases: News and Research on Cataract
MeSH tree: C11.510.245
Ophthalmology
Cataract surgery on both eyes can be carried out safely and effectively in one go, studies indicate
The results of two new studies show that it can be safe, effective and practical for most patients to have cataract surgery on both eyes in one day. Both studies were presented at the 43rd Congress of the European Society ...
Sep 11, 2025
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Health
Africa is seeing a surge of dementia cases. Families aren't sure what to do.
In the night, when all that glows on this hilltop is the moonlight and all that moves are branches tickled by a soft breeze, the tumult returns. The old woman grows convinced her house is on fire and, panicked, drags the ...
Sep 2, 2025
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Ophthalmology
Technician-led eye clinics could lead to more timely NHS care, research suggests
Innovative virtual eye clinics in shopping centers could significantly reduce waiting times for routine eye appointments, UCL-led research suggests in a first-of-its-kind study.
Jul 16, 2025
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Ophthalmology
New intraocular lens designs offer improved vision for cataract and presbyopia patients
Each year, more than 30 million people globally receive surgery to correct cataracts. As many people age, the crystalline lenses in their eyes become cloudy and obstruct their vision, but a simple and safe form of surgery ...
Jul 14, 2025
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Diabetes
High glucose levels in people with diabetes linked to tripling of eye disease risk
Older people with diabetes who do not keep blood sugar levels low are three times more likely to develop eye disease compared to counterparts who have reduced blood sugar levels, suggests a new study by a UCL team.
Jul 9, 2025
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Neuroscience
Babies' poor vision may help organize visual brain pathways
Incoming information from the retina is channeled into two pathways in the brain's visual system: one that's responsible for processing color and fine spatial detail, and another that's involved in spatial localization and ...
Jul 3, 2025
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Health
The future is bright, as long as you wear sunglasses, says ophthalmologist
Sunglasses are an important accessory—not only for fashion, but more importantly, for protection. This summer, focus on wearing sunglasses while spending time outdoors. A Baylor College of Medicine ophthalmologist explains ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Early detection is key to improving treatment of uveitis, a global leading cause of vision loss
New treatment guidance has been developed to help doctors tackle uveitis—one of the leading causes of vision loss. The new clinical guidance, by a team at the University of Bristol, aims to help thousands of sufferers keep ...
May 28, 2025
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Ophthalmology
New low-cost laser technique could make cataract surgery more accessible worldwide
Cataracts remain one of the leading causes of blindness around the world, especially in countries where access to advanced medical equipment is limited. Standard treatment involves a technique called phacoemulsification, ...
May 22, 2025
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