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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Monday October 21, 2024 ( 2 items )  

American Academy of Ophthalmology: Considering Cataract Surgery? It Could Save Your Life
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 adu  more

American Academy of Ophthalmology: New Study Suggests Aggressive Treatment for Children With Severe Eye Allergies to Avoid Long-Term Complications
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 w  more