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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
🇦🇷 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

It is #FAKE: advertisement for a medicine that cures blurred vision; scam uses AI-made videos and images of Ana Maria Braga and Drauzio Varella

Fake advertisements are circulating on social media promoting a non-existent medicine for blurred vision and cataracts, misleading patients with fabricated testimonials and AI-generated imagery.

Feb 12 • 08:03 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
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Do the headlights of oncoming cars dazzle? This may be an early sign of an emerging health problem

The dazzling effect of headlights from oncoming vehicles may indicate underlying health issues, particularly for older drivers.

Feb 8 • 05:36 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

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