Day: January 3, 2024

Dr. Cynthia MacKay discussed cataracts, the leading cause of blindness globally, and cataract extraction, the most common surgical procedure in medicine. She emphasized that almost everyone will develop a cataract if they live long enough, with the majority having a dense cataract that can significantly impact daily activities by age seventy. Dr. MacKay also provided insights into the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of cataracts, including the importance of lifestyle factors such as avoiding smoking, wearing UV-blocking sunglasses, and controlling blood sugar for diabetics.