Cataract News

Vitamin C is required for the manufacture of collagen, a protein that provides structure to the cornea and sclera (white of the eye).

A data scientist of UPTSU Satya Swarup said, “Through this app, we want to revolutionise cataract screening in rural India.” The camp began with a demonstration of the app and free screenings for participants.

Cataracts are cloudy areas that form on your eye’s lens Symptoms include blurry vision and glare around lights Cataract surgery is the only way to remove cataracts and restore your clear vision

Diabetes can increase the risk of other eye problems Diabetes can cause changes in vision People with diabetes should get regular eye check-ups

The eye hospital had set up a cataract camp At least 25 people who had undergone cataract operations

Cataract surgery is associated with a 37 to 69 percent reduced risk of death due to pulmonary, accidental, infectious, neurologic and vascular diseases and cancer.

According to a group of ophthalmologists, who were speaking to the media at Rajendra Prasad Eye (RP) Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences at the AIIMS, India currently has the highest numbers of blind and visually impaired people.

The problem in vision can cause oldies to become isolated, alone and delve deeper into depression which might make them less likely to seek treatment for cataracts, the study said.

According to a latest reports eating a diet rich in Vitamin C can slow down the risk of cataract progression by a third.

Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have discovered a new chemical that could be added to eye drops to help clear up cataracts, the leading cause of blindness.

 A team of scientists has identified a new chemical that can be used in eye drops to reverse cataracts which are a leading cause of blindness worldwide.

Good news for people suffering from eye cataracts!

 With an aim to making eye care more accessible, a leading health institution here on Friday launched its home eye-care services.