Air Pollution Linked to Higher Risks of Glaucoma and Cataract

People living in areas with high levels of fine particulate air pollution face up to 70% higher odds of developing glaucoma compared to those in the least polluted regions, according to a large study presented at the 44th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons in London. The systematic review pooled data … Read more

Simple Eye Test for Laser Blended Vision Candidacy

A simple test using standard eye-testing equipment can accurately predict whether laser blended vision surgery will be successful for those with presbyopia, based on findings shared at the 44th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). The procedure corrects one eye for distance and the other for near vision, relying on … Read more