Clinical implications of using cataract surgery to avoid dementia

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Clinical implications of using cataract surgery to avoid dementia

14 February 2024

By Francesc March

Wednesday 14 February 2024, 12:20 AM

A critical aspect of dementia prevention is addressing sensory impairment from vision loss [Image: alpay tonga on Unsplash]

Dementia is a rising concern in our ageing population. Ophthalmologist Francesc March reviews recent evidence highlighting the potential of cataract surgery in enhancing vision and reducing the risk of dementia in older adults

Key points, Our environmental interactions are profoundly visual, and vision loss carries significant limitations that increase mortality and morbidity and affect, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

Eyes and Vision

Surgery

Older People

References

1. Livingston G, Huntley J, Sommerlad A, et al. Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2020 report of the Lancet Commission. Lancet 2020;396(10248):413–46

2. Lee CS, Gibbons LE, Lee AY, et al. Association between cataract extraction and development of dementia. JAMA Intern Med 2022;182(2):134–41.

3. March de Ribot F, de Ribot AM, Walker X, et al. Dementia and cataract surgery in Australia and New Zealand. Australas J Ageing 2023;42(3):450–54.

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