Ophthalmology
Glaucoma: Spotting it early is crucial
Treatment can control the symptoms of the most common type of glaucoma and save someone's vision.
Jul 14, 2023
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News tagged with cataract surgery
Ophthalmology
Worried about cataracts? Here's what you need to know
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness around the world, but surgery can restore vision.
May 31, 2023
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Surgery
Veterans Affairs healthcare is as good as non-VA care for many operations
By most measures, surgical care provided to United States military veterans in Veterans Affairs (VA) centers across the country is as good as, or better than, the same care delivered at non-VA medical centers, according to ...
May 8, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Four ways touch can boost your health and well-being
Most of us know how good it feels to receive a hug from a loved one or hold hands with a partner. But what many of us may not realize is that touch is far more than just a simple physical sensation—it's an essential element ...
Apr 18, 2023
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Ophthalmology
Cataract surgery reimbursements may not be enough for some patients
New research published in JAMA Ophthalmology suggests that Medicare reimbursements for complex cataract surgery cover less than two minutes of operating time, and an increase to reimbursements for the procedure may be justified. ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Ophthalmology
Many older adults lack clear eyesight, even with glasses, finds study
New research shows that 28% of people over the age of 71 have a visual impairment, even while wearing their regular glasses, contact lenses, or other visual aids.
Jan 12, 2023
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Ophthalmology
Study casts doubt on routine use of anesthesiologists in cataract surgery
Ophthalmologists may be able to safely cut back on having anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists routinely at bedside during cataract surgery, which accounts for more than 2 million surgeries per year in the U.S., according ...
Oct 3, 2022
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Ophthalmology
New cataract surgery options can restore your vision
Cataracts, any ophthalmologist will tell you, are an extremely common side effect of growing older. Live long enough, and most people will develop this condition—a clouding of the normally clear eye lens—in one or both ...
Aug 23, 2022
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Ophthalmology
A shorter wait for cataract surgery could prevent injuries from falls
Older Australians with cataracts can wait for substantial periods for both first and second eye cataract surgery in the public hospital system, despite research showing that the second surgery is essential to reducing the ...
Jun 27, 2022
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Ophthalmology
New study indicates sight problems may increase dementia risk in older adults
Older adults with untreated sight conditions may be at increased risk of dementia, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 studies involving 76,373 participants.
Jun 24, 2022
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