https://www.lifechanginginnovation.org/taxonomy/term/46/all en https://www.lifechanginginnovation.org/medical-technology-facts/disease-areas/impact-cataracts-advanced-lens-technology <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden responsive-container-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The medical technology industry is continually advancing and developing new innovations that improve the health and well-being of patients worldwide.</p> <h4><strong>What are Cataracts?</strong></h4> <p>Cataracts are a condition in which the eye’s lens becomes cloudy, and if not treated, can lead to blindness.^{<a href="#1" name="_ftnref1" id="_ftnref1">1</a>} Cataracts are a leading cause of visual impairment among aging Americans and a key quality of life issue.^{<a href="#2" name="_ftnref2" id="_ftnref2">2</a>}</p></div> </div> </div> Wed, 09 Aug 2017 15:12:06 +0000 superuser 756 at https://www.lifechanginginnovation.org https://www.lifechanginginnovation.org/medtech-facts/value-cataract-surgery-advanced-lens-technology Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:24:46 +0000 superuser 706 at https://www.lifechanginginnovation.org https://www.lifechanginginnovation.org/medtech-facts/cataract-surgery-advanced-lens-technology-improving-lives-saving-costs Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:23:45 +0000 superuser 701 at https://www.lifechanginginnovation.org https://www.lifechanginginnovation.org/our-stories/restoring-sight-millions <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden responsive-container-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Millions of Americans no longer need glasses, thanks to the use of advanced medical technology in the field of ophthalmology. Laser eye surgery has been used safely and effectively in more than 6 million procedures.</p> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 07 Aug 2017 21:36:23 +0000 superuser 631 at https://www.lifechanginginnovation.org