Cataract Surgery Study

Long Island Ophthalmic Concepts Blog Cataract Surgery Study

A recent study found timely cataract surgery resulted in a 40% mortality risk reduction compared with no surgery. The results suggest that correcting visual impairment caused by cataracts has health benefits beyond merely improving eyesight. The findings also support previous research showing a link between visual impairment and increased mortality risk.

 

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