Typically, cataract surgeries are painless and significantly restore vision.
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It is possible to have surgery to replace the crystalline lens, the natural lens of the eye, with an implant — without having a cataract. But surgery has risks.
Cataracts aren’t just something people develop in older age. Some people are born with them.
Eye drops might one day be a safe, non-invasive and less costly alternative to cataract surgery.
The UV index measures how much UV radiation is around and how much damage it’s likely to do to your skin.
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in children spending more time on digital devices, which may have a long-term impact on their vision, including the risk of myopia.
Cataracts, which can be experienced by anyone as they age, happen when the lens of the eye gradually becomes less transparent. There are ways, however, to correct this.
When you head out onto the road, there’s always a chance that you might encounter a driver who has a vision problem, putting his or her driving at risk. Regulations need to change.
Changes to our eyes and ears occur as a result of disease, genetic factors, “wear and tear” and environmental factors.
Whether cheap or expensive, sunglasses play a crucial role in eye protection against ultraviolet radiation.
More than a million Australians have an untreated cataract and hundreds of cataract surgeries are performed daily, but what are they?
Cataract blindness continues to affects tens of millions of people because they cannot access proper care.
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Professeur Titulaire. École d'optométrie. Expertise en santé oculaire et usage des lentilles cornéennes spécialisées, Université de Montréal
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Clinical Associate Lecturer, University of Sydney
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Ophthalmologist at the School of Medicine, Aix-Marseille Université (AMU)
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Visiting Research Fellow in Optometry and Vision Science, Queensland University of Technology
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Director Radiation Research and Advice, Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), and Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Wollongong
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Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Florida
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Clinical Professor, School of Optometry & Vision Science and Clinical Scientist, Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), University of Waterloo
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Professor and Deputy Dean, Research and Innovation, Anglia Ruskin University
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Speech Pathologist/Audiologist Senior Lecturer, La Trobe University
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Associate Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
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Associate Professor and Consultant Ophthalmologist, University of Southampton