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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for 2024-10-21 ( 2 items )  
American Academy of Ophthalmology: Considering Cataract Surgery? It Could Save Your Life (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Ophthalmology issued the following news release: * * * New study finds untreated cataracts linked to higher risk of fractures and dangerous brain bleeds due to falls * * * CHICAGO, Ill. -- It's not news that cataract surgery can reduce the risk of hip fractures, a major cause of death and injury in older adults. But can less traumatic falls causing fractures like a broken wrist also increase the risk of death in older adults? A study conducted by researchers at the Unive more PR

American Academy of Ophthalmology: New Study Suggests Aggressive Treatment for Children With Severe Eye Allergies to Avoid Long-Term Complications (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Ophthalmology issued the following news release: * * * Research shows people who develop allergies as children with it persisting into adulthood tend to experience more eye complications * * * CHICAGO, Ill. -- Do children outgrow eye allergies? A new study presented this week at AAO 2024, the 128th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, suggests that while most allergies with onset in childhood improve with age and resolve by puberty, in some patients t more PR