I was honored to be quoted in a recent MedPageToday article highlighting a new meta-analysis on the connection between cataract surgery and fracture risk.
The findings are striking:
- Cataracts increase fracture risk by up to 51%.
- Cataract surgery reduces fracture risk by 27%.
- Put another way, one fracture is prevented for every eight cataract surgeries performed.
This is powerful evidence that cataract surgery is not just a vision-restoring procedure — it’s also a public health intervention with far-reaching benefits.
As I shared in the article:
“I often share this finding with patients — especially those with balance or gait issues who may be at increased risk for falls. This new review adds further insights to help patients make more informed decisions about cataract surgery.”
Cataract surgery remains a modern marvel — restoring vision, enhancing quality of life, and, as this study shows, reducing the risk of life-altering fractures.
You can read the full article here: MedPageToday Interview.
