The relationship between cataract surgery and the progression of AMD has been a topic of considerable research, as patients often present with both conditions. Understanding this relationship is ...
Many ophthalmologists do recommend the AREDS formulas to slow the progression of macular degeneration. These supplements contain 500 milligrams of vitamin C, which is substantially higher than the ...
Cataract is considered a major cause of visual impairment in diabetic patients as the incidence and progression of cataracts are higher in patients with diabetes mellitus. Several studies have ...
It’s normal to have anxiety about cataract surgery—and even postpone scheduling the procedure out of fear. But it shouldn’t be that way. Dr. Jeff Dello Russo, an ophthalmologist at Dello ...
Patients with pre-existing lens changes who would likely have subsequent visual loss from cataract progression within 2 years of vitrectomy surgery are also good candidates for combined surgery.
Cataracts can develop in children due to congenital factors, trauma, infections, or steroid use, leading to blurry vision. Early identification of symptoms such as white pupil discoloration ...
A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. Traditional cataract surgery was performed through an incision around 12 mm or 0.5 inch wide. Before surgical microscopes and fine ...