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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.