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Innovative 3D printing could improve treatment for cataracts and other eye conditions – biomed tech

by University of East Anglia Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain University of East Anglia researchers have made an advance in ocular device technology with the introduction of a novel resin for 3D printing intraocular devices. This innovation has the potential to enhance the manufacture of eye implants universally used in cataract and refractive surgeries. An artificial...

What Causes Cataracts, and How Can You Avoid Them?
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What Causes Cataracts, and How Can You Avoid Them?

Written by Nishika Reddy, MD | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Published on November 23, 2021 Key takeaways: Cataracts develop in the lens of the eye as people get older.  Cataracts cause vision changes like blurred vision and trouble seeing at night. Cataract surgery can remove cataracts and help restore vision.  ljubaphoto/E+ via Getty...

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Incredible interactive street-view lets you see what it’s like to have glaucoma, cataracts or retinopathy

An interactive map shows you how people with vision problems view the world  Options let you see through the lens of glaucoma, cataracts or retinopathy Cataracts cause blurry vision, glaucoma causes sensitivity to light and retinopathy leaves you seeing dark spots Created by See Now, the organization works to prevent blindness in children It’s hard...