In earlier years I had the unique opportunity to work in blindness prevention programs worldwide with an international non-governmental organization, Project ORBIS, Inc., which was in its formative ...

FAYETTEVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, February 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Age-related cataract is often viewed as an ...

Cataracts remain the leading cause of blindness worldwide among adults over 50, despite major advances in surgical treatment.

In preclinical models, investigators uncovered a novel mechanism underlying the development of diabetic cataracts that undermines current hypothesis Cataracts—the clouding of the lens of the eye—are ...

Understanding the factors that increase your risk for cataracts is crucial for prevention and early intervention. This article explores genetic predispositions, UV exposure, and lifestyle habits that ...

A new drug being developed by Calpain Therapeutics in Australia can delay cataracts forming and slow cataract growth, according to an Institute of Photonics and Advanced Sensing report. The drug could ...

QIMR Berghofer researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the largest ever genetic study on cataracts, analyzing the DNA of more than 950,000 people. The team, led by Associate Professors ...

June marks Cataract Awareness Month, a time to inform the public about cataracts, a leading cause of vision impairment. As we age, our eyes naturally change, and cataracts are one of the most common ...

An analysis of past research conducted by the Salt Lake City-based University of Utah Health John A. Moran Eye Center found cause for further testing to determine if cataracts might someday be ...