People who have genetic variations associated with lowering LDL-cholesterol appear to have an increased risk of developing cataracts and having cataract surgery, according to new research published in June 2022 in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA). JAHA is an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association (AHA). Previous research has… Continue reading Cataracts: A Newly Discovered Genetic Link
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Understanding the Symptoms and Treatments for Cataracts
June Is Cataract Awareness Month Know the symptoms and treatments. A cataract is a clouding of a lens in your eye. Leading causes are age, smoking, and diabetes, with increased risk from prolonged exposure to ultraviolet sunlight and a family history of cataracts. Cataracts may also develop after eye surgery or an eye injury. “Early… Continue reading Understanding the Symptoms and Treatments for Cataracts
A Surprising Benefit of Hearing Aids – and Cataract Surgery
Hearing aids and cataract surgery are strongly linked to a slower rate of age-related cognitive decline, according to a new study by British researchers. According to Dr Piers Dawes and Dr Asri Maharani, of the University of Manchester, cognitive decline- which affects memory and thinking skills- is slowed after patient’s hearing and sight are improved.… Continue reading A Surprising Benefit of Hearing Aids – and Cataract Surgery
Cataract Surgery in Older Women Is Associated with Decreased Risk of Death
In older women with cataracts in the Women’s Health Initiative inititated by the National Institutes of Health, cataract surgery was associated with a lower risk for overall and cause-specific death, although whether this association is explained by the intervention of cataract surgery is unclear, according to a study published in October 2017 by JAMA Ophthalmology.… Continue reading Cataract Surgery in Older Women Is Associated with Decreased Risk of Death
Older Drivers Who Experience Falls May Be at a Higher Risk for Car Crashes
As we age, our ability to drive may help us live independently, shop for ourselves, and maintain social connections. A release from the American Geriatrics Society explains that although car crash rates are low among older adults and are declining, older adults do still have higher rates of fatal crashes. Falls, which are a common… Continue reading Older Drivers Who Experience Falls May Be at a Higher Risk for Car Crashes
Cataracts: What You Should Know
What is a cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans have either a cataract or have had cataract surgery. A cataract can occur in either… Continue reading Cataracts: What You Should Know
Music Eases Anxiety During Cataract Surgery
Having relaxing music played just before eye surgery leads to patients feeling less anxiety and requiring less sedation, according to a study presented at Euroanaesthesia 2016 in London from May 27th to 30th 2016. The study was done by by Dr. Gilles Guerrier, Cochin University Hospital, Paris, France, and colleagues. A release from the society… Continue reading Music Eases Anxiety During Cataract Surgery