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Cataract Surgery: Clearer Vision, Fewer Fractures

By John Swartzberg, MD, Chair, Wellness Letter Editorial Board

Recently a study came out that reported some encouraging news for older adults who have cataracts: Undergoing cataract surgery may not only improve your vision but also possibly reduce the risk of suffering a bone fracture.

Cataracts are a “clouding” of the eye’s natural lens, and t...