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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Africa ranks lowest in surgeries that prevent the leading cause of blindness: 'No one should lose their sight due to cataracts'

A significant disparity in access to cataract surgeries exists in Africa, with experts highlighting the urgent need for more interventions to prevent blindness.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Gorakhpur hospital has deprived 9 people of their eyesight

Nine patients lost their eyesight following a cataract surgery camp at a private hospital in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, due to negligence and subsequent infection.

Feb 19 • 16:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Darkness Instead of Light! A Hospital in Gorakhpur Has Taken Away the Eyes of 9 People

Nine patients lost their eyesight after cataract surgeries at a private hospital in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, due to negligence and subsequent infections.

Feb 19 • 11:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Cataract surgery in Gorakhpur turned fatal, 9 patients lost their eyesight

A cataract surgery camp in Gorakhpur led to severe infections for several patients, resulting in nine individuals permanently losing their eyesight.

Feb 19 • 06:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

There is a trend to operate more and more quickly, admits an ophthalmologist: why he does not recommend it

An Argentine ophthalmologist warns against the rapid trend of cataract surgery as the population ages and highlights the importance of early detection and treatment.

Feb 16 • 08:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Blindness after outreach: Medical team from surgeries may be held liable for irreversible damages to patients, says Public Prosecutor's Office

The medical team responsible for surgeries that led to total or partial vision loss in 13 patients during a cataract outreach program in Taquaritinga (SP) may face legal consequences from the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 11 • 08:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

WHO: Half of cataract patients worldwide have no access to surgery

Nearly half of the over 94 million people suffering from cataracts globally lack access to surgical intervention, according to the World Health Organization.

Feb 11 • 04:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Cataract Surgery: Doctor Outlines Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Lenses

An ophthalmologist explains cataract surgery and discusses the features of modern lenses, addressing myths about the postoperative period.

Feb 10 • 08:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How cataract surgery patients are doing one year after allegations in the interior of SP

A year after allegations surfaced regarding a cataract surgery event in Taquaritinga, Brazil, patients who lost their sight face diverse outcomes and shared feelings of frustration and loss of autonomy.

Feb 10 • 07:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Rima Petrauskytė-Paulauskienė announced two operations: 'It's incredibly scary'

Rima Petrauskytė-Paulauskienė is about to undergo serious surgery to replace the lenses in both of her eyes due to worsening eyesight and cataracts.

Feb 3 • 16:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Argentina ranks three private clinics among the best in Latin America, with one from Mendoza leading the ranking

Argentina has distinguished itself again in private medicine in Latin America, with three institutions making it onto the top list for cataract surgery, as ranked by Newsweek and Statista, and the Instituto Zaldivar in Mendoza achieving first place.

Feb 2 • 12:45 UTC

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