cataract Archives - Insight Presented by Prime Creative Media Tue, 24 May 2022 02:59:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.insightnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-Insight-favicon-32x32.png cataract Archives - Insight 32 32 Drug could replace surgery for specific cataracts https://www.insightnews.com.au/drug-could-replace-surgery-for-specific-cataracts/ Tue, 24 May 2022 02:59:58 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=27664
A drug compound showed an improvement in refractive index profiles in 61% of cataract lenses in mice.

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. A team of internationalRead More

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A drug compound showed an improvement in refractive index profiles in 61% of cataract lenses in mice.
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. A team of international
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]]> VIC elective surgery to return to 100% capacity by end of month https://www.insightnews.com.au/victorian-elective-surgery-to-return-to-100-capacity-by-end-of-month/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 22:06:33 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=25558 ophthalmic wages Australia
Ophthalmologists are among the highest paid professions in Australia, according to ATO data.

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Ophthalmologists are among the highest paid professions in Australia, according to ATO data.
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. Minister
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]]> Issues around same day bilateral cataract surgery https://www.insightnews.com.au/issues-around-same-day-bilateral-cataract-surgery/ Sun, 05 Dec 2021 23:13:15 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=24146
A/Prof Chameen Samarawickrama says the main arguments against same day surgery focus on the infection risk.

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A/Prof Chameen Samarawickrama says the main arguments against same day surgery focus on the infection risk.
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
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]]> Over two-thirds of older Aussies unfamiliar with cataract symptoms https://www.insightnews.com.au/over-two-thirds-of-older-aussies-unfamiliar-with-cataract-symptoms/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 06:28:31 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=24027 Australian Society of Ophthalmologists PHI regulator
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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
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]]> Reducing cataract surgery wait to three months would prevent thousands of falls, Aussie research finds https://www.insightnews.com.au/reducing-cataract-surgery-wait-to-three-months-would-prevent-thousands-of-falls-aussie-research-finds/ Fri, 29 Oct 2021 03:00:10 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=23506
Wait times capped to three months over a three-year period they would result in 50,679 fewer falls.

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Wait times capped to three months over a three-year period they would result in 50,679 fewer falls.
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
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]]> Cataract Kids Australia and orthoptists https://www.insightnews.com.au/cataract-kids-australia-and-orthoptists/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 03:01:54 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=22605 Cataract Kids Australia
Orthoptists play a key role guiding families who have a child with cataract. Image: Sarah Craven Photography.

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Orthoptists play a key role guiding families who have a child with cataract. Image: Sarah Craven Photography.
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. Cataract
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]]> RANZCO won’t endorse new Cataract Clinical Care Standard https://www.insightnews.com.au/ranzco-wont-endorse-new-cataract-clinical-care-standard/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 03:35:28 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=22225 cataract surgery collaborative care
Approximately 250,000 cataract operations are performed in Australia each year.

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Approximately 250,000 cataract operations are performed in Australia each year.
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. In a memo to fellows and
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]]> A black and white case? Snellen acuity and cataract surgery https://www.insightnews.com.au/a-black-and-white-case-snellen-acuity-and-cataract-surgery/ Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:51:48 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=21553 snellen chart cataract surgery
Clear vision out of focus eye test concept as a blurry eye chart with a wiper wiping away water drops for a sharper visual as a medical optometry or opthalmology symbol with 3D illustration elements.

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Clear vision out of focus eye test concept as a blurry eye chart with a wiper wiping away water drops for a sharper visual as a medical optometry or opthalmology symbol with 3D illustration elements.
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
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]]> Cataract management webinar series https://www.insightnews.com.au/zeiss-cataract-management-webinar-series-in-july/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 03:59:27 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=21138 Cataract management zeiss webinar
Zeiss EQ Workplace is a digital surgical planning tool that allows seamless, automated data access and transfer.

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Zeiss EQ Workplace is a digital surgical planning tool that allows seamless, automated data access and transfer.
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 https://www.insightnews.com.au/operating-in-a-new-dimension-with-3d-visualisation/ Mon, 24 May 2021 03:39:52 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=20368
Dr Nathan Kerr using the NGenuity system at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.

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Dr Nathan Kerr using the NGenuity system at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
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
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