Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions worldwide and a leading cause of gradually declining vision in adults. Although often associated with aging, they can develop earlier in life and ...

An anterior subcapsular cataract (ASC) is a progressive eye condition that affects the area near the front of your eye’s lens, leading to progressive changes to your vision. Cataracts are an umbrella ...

Older drivers face mandatory eyesight tests - after a "wake up call". 600,000 people living in England have cataracts, meaning they could find it difficult to drive in rural areas at night. Almost ...

Cataracts, a major cause of vision impairment, are influenced by diet. High sugar, processed foods, red meats, and excessive sodium can elevate oxidative stress and blood sugar, accelerating lens ...

1 Eye Hospital and School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, People's Republic of China 2 National Clinical Research Centre for Ocular Diseases, Wenzhou, People's ...

About 1 in 20 people who have had a laser procedure to patch a retinal tear will have another retinal tear or, worse, a retinal detachment after they have cataract surgery, an analysis of a large ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Age is a leading risk factor for cataract, an eye condition that causes a cloudy area in the lens of your eye, making it difficult to see. It is most common in older adults, especially those who are ...

You may find yourself squinting at the road, struggling with glare from headlights, or noticing that colours seem duller than before. If you have changed your glasses multiple times recently without ...

During the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony, actress Goldie Hawn was presenting an award alongside actor Andrew Garfield. Struggling to read the teleprompter, Hawn told Garfield he'd have to fly solo with ...

Aging often affects eye health, with cataracts being a leading cause of vision impairment. Cataracts form when proteins in the eye's lens clump together, clouding vision. You can slow their ...