Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness worldwide and are considered a priority disease by the World Health Organization.

In earlier years I had the unique opportunity to work in blindness prevention programs worldwide with an international non-governmental organization, Project ORBIS, Inc., which was in its formative ...

Cataracts remain one of the most prevalent and debilitating eye conditions, often requiring surgical intervention to restore sight. Yet even after surgery, many patients develop anterior subcapsular ...

In preclinical models, investigators uncovered a novel mechanism underlying the development of diabetic cataracts that undermines current hypothesis Cataracts—the clouding of the lens of the eye—are ...

A new drug being developed by Calpain Therapeutics in Australia can delay cataracts forming and slow cataract growth, according to an Institute of Photonics and Advanced Sensing report. The drug could ...

Understanding the factors that increase your risk for cataracts is crucial for prevention and early intervention. This article explores genetic predispositions, UV exposure, and lifestyle habits that ...

An analysis of past research conducted by the Salt Lake City-based University of Utah Health John A. Moran Eye Center found cause for further testing to determine if cataracts might someday be ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Phakic lens implants are useful for the treatment of high degrees of myopia, which are beyond the capabilities ...

June marks Cataract Awareness Month, a time to inform the public about cataracts, a leading cause of vision impairment. As we age, our eyes naturally change, and cataracts are one of the most common ...