A revolutionary new therapy for cataract has shown positive results in laboratory tests, giving hope the condition could soon be treated with a drug treatment in certain cases.
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VIC elective surgery to return to 100% capacity by end of month
All elective surgery across Victorian public and private hospitals can resume by the end of the month, as the Omicron wave continues to subside and stabilise, the state government has announced.
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Issues around same day bilateral cataract surgery
Cataracts are the commonest operation in the world. With modern day surgical techniques, it’s also the safest. And better yet, advances in lens technology mean some patients may enjoy the best vision of their entire life post-surgery.
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Over two-thirds of older Aussies unfamiliar with cataract symptoms
Fear and a lack of knowledge about symptoms is leading a large proportion of the 1 million Australians with cataracts to delay treatment or even potentially remain undiagnosed, according to a new YouGov survey.
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Reducing cataract surgery wait to three months would prevent thousands of falls, Aussie research finds
New analysis conducted by leading Australian research institutes has found cutting wait times for cataract surgery to three months could significantly reduce the number of avoidable falls and save the health system millions of dollars.
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Cataract Kids Australia and orthoptists
As a parent of a child with cataracts, MEGAN PRICTOR knows the struggle of affected families. That’s why she set up Cataract Kids Australia, a charity that’s formed a strong bond with orthoptics.
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RANZCO won’t endorse new Cataract Clinical Care Standard
The newly-launched national Cataract Clinical Care Standard has failed to win the full support of RANZCO, with the college citing two major issues with the finalised document.
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A black and white case? Snellen acuity and cataract surgery
Australia’s eyecare profession is clear about how much weight should be given to 6/12 visual acuity when determining a patient’s suitability for cataract surgery, but this is potentially at odds with a new clinical care standard in development. Insight dissects the issue.
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Cataract management webinar series
Cataract management will be the focus of a weekly live webinar series hosted by Zeiss commencing next month, featuring presentations from prominent Australian ophthalmologists and a clinical optometrist.
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Operating in a new dimension with 3D visualisation
A new era in ophthalmic surgery has dawned with the emergence of 3D visualisation systems. Surgeons discuss how Alcon’s latest advance in this field is offering new levels of comfort, efficiency and teaching advantages in Australian operating theatres.
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