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Elderly at risk due to long NHS cataract operation delays
Wednesday 24 July 2019
New data has revealed that people in need of cataract operations are having to wait almost 6 months in some areas of the UK to have the operational procedure performed.
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Elderly at risk due to long NHS cataract operation delays

24 Jul 2019
Cataracts and colourful fruit
Wednesday 10 April 2019
Researchers from the University of South Australia have conducted a recent study which suggests that a diet consisting of colourful fruits and vegetables could substantially delay the onset of age-related cataracts.
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Cataracts and colourful fruit

10 Apr 2019
NHS authorities rationing cataract operations
Tuesday 09 April 2019
Research by the Medical Technology Group (MTG) has suggested that more than half of all English NHS authorities are restricting patients access to cataract surgery, withholding access to treatment until patients are nearly blind.
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NHS authorities rationing cataract operations

9 Apr 2019
“Longer life for women after cataract surgery” theory fatally flawed
Thursday 08 November 2018
In an interesting passage of events, a major paper submitted to JAMA Ophthalmology last year has been retracted by the authors.
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“Longer life for women after cataract surgery” theory fatally flawed

8 Nov 2018
Cataract surgery could prolong your Life
Wednesday 31 January 2018
A 20-year study of over 74,000 American women with cataracts has shown a 60 percent lower risk of death among the women who had their cataracts removed.
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Cataract surgery could prolong your Life

31 Jan 2018
Stem cell first for cataracts
Wednesday 30 March 2016
It is estimated that over 50% of cases of blindness worldwide can be attributed to cataracts. For the first time, stem cell therapy has been successfully used to correct the condition.
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Stem cell first for cataracts

30 Mar 2016
New cataract-dissolving eye drops
Friday 28 August 2015
In the first alternative development to surgery for cataracts, scientists have tested a steroid-based eye drop which could simply dissolve the problem away…
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New cataract-dissolving eye drops

28 Aug 2015
Can cataract surgery treat dementia? Recent study suggests a link
Monday 13 October 2014
Evidence is emerging that would suggest that the increase in visual perception following cataract surgery slows dementia for Alzheimer’s sufferers. Small-scale research in the USA makes a compelling case.
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Can cataract surgery treat dementia? Recent study suggests a link

13 Oct 2014
Optician's clinic that fits a pocket
Thursday 29 August 2013
Cataracts cloud Mirriam Waithara's world and leave her almost blind.
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Optician's clinic that fits a pocket

29 Aug 2013