Cataract News Archives

When Mike Masters prepares for his daily routine Oct. 22, his world was a lot clearer than it was just the day before.

A medical ministry to Africa is spending Breast Cancer Awareness Month teaching the basics.

A least 10 people have been partially blinded after contracting infections following free cataract operations in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Those who describe their eyesight as like peering through a dirty window may be ideal candidates for a modern cataract surgery that is now available at Jefferson Memorial Hospital.

Kenneth Macoul has put away his pupil dilator, screening lens, refractor and slit lamp - for now.

Eye disease is very common with Golden Retrievers. Most Golden's will generally have hereditary cataracts, which is a common eye problem.

As the economic crisis continues, some seniors may believe it's reasonable to skip their annual eye exam.

AP TSHERING'S SIGHT RESTORED - 'When bandages are removed the next day, patients just can't stop smiling' 21 October, 2009 - Born with cataracts on her both eyes, one-year-old Tshering Wangmo from Lhuentse would have gone blind without an immediate surgery to remove the cataract.

Over 13,000 patients were on the national health service's waiting list for operations that mainly include cataract removals and arthroscopies for the examination and treatment of joints.

Clara Davis, 68, of Grand Rapids, finds out she needs cataracts surgery during a visit with Dr.

What's A Cataract; How Common Is It? Dr. Greenstein answers the question: 'What's A Cataract And How Common Is It?' What Is Glaucoma? Dr.

The federal government can expect a backlash from older voters if it halves the rebate for cataract eye surgery, the peak body representing over 50s says.

Friday, October 16, 2009, 8:47am CANTON -- "The Truth About Glaucoma and Cataracts" presented by Dr.

Do too many simple carbohydrates, and especially sugar, contribute to the formation of cataracts as people grow older? One possible reason that scientists think might cause cataracts is that increased exposure to glucose, a breakdown product of carbohydrates, might damage our eyes' lenses.

Replacement of cataractous lens has become the most frequently performed surgery in the world.

Derrick Sleep sits in his living room, tiny dog cradled in his arms. An eight-year-old Peekapoo, Podgersmall grunts and makes snoring noises when tucked between his shoulder and chin.

ADAM. "Cataracts In-Depth." 03 April 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 13 October 2009. A cataract is an opacity, or clouding, of the lens of the eye.

One man has a hernia the size of a basketball. Another must wear a colostomy bag because he can't afford surgery to repair his colon.

Three-quarters of all blindness in adults and about half of all blindness in children is avoidable through preventive action or treatment.

A 42-year-old gorilla with severe cataracts received eye surgery at the Miami MetroZoo.

According to the June 2009 article," 'Eye Food - fact sheet--Transitions Healthy Sight Survey ," foods that fight cataracts and macular degeneration contain both phytonutrients and sulfur.

Two years into Ontario's battle to reduce wait times, there is growing concern among doctors that the government's strategy is creating two-tier patient care that is leaving many sick people behind.

An estimated 100,000 Britons go abroad every year for cosmetic, dental or other types of surgery, hoping to slash the cost of treatment.

Miami MetroZoo tells us that Josephine, the gorilla who underwent eye surgery to remove two cataracts on Saturday, is "doing great." The aging gorilla was nearly blind before veterinary and medical specialists donated the surgery.

ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, October 02, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Eye Clinic of Florida, Tampa Bay's award-winning eye care center, offers qualified patients the opportunity to correct both cataract and astigmatism during the same outpatient procedure.

A 42-year-old grandmother gorilla in Miami had surgery to remove cataracts and restore her vision, a doctor says.

There are ways to sharpen ageing eyes. WORLD Sight Day is an international day of awareness, held annually on the second Thursday of October to focus attention on the global issue of avoidable blindness and visual impairment.

Josephine was becoming withdrawn in old age. At 42, she was isolating a ' spending time alone rather than with friends like Alice, Fredrika, Kumba and JJ.

This weekend, a grandmother named Josephine will open her eyes and see the world as she hasn't in a long time.

BETWEEN the ages of seven and 70 Ted Underhill had to wear thick "bottle-bottom" glasses.

The Atlantic Laser Vision Center in Little Silver, NJ was recently recognized as a Center of Excellence by Crystalens .