Association Between Cataract Extraction and Development of Dementia

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Authors

Cecilia S. Lee · University of Washington

Laura E. Gibbons · University of Washington

Aaron Lee · University of Washington

Ryan T. Yanagihara · University of Washington

Marian Blazes · University of Washington

Michael L. Lee · University of Washington

Susan M. McCurry ·

Abstract

This cohort study found that cataract extraction was significantly associated with lower risk of dementia development. If validated in future studies, cataract surgery may have clinical relevance in older adults at risk of developing dementia.

Topics & Keywords

Retinal Imaging and Analysis Glaucoma and retinal disorders Connexins and lens biology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Internal Medicine

Volume 182, Issue 2, pp. 134-134

DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2021.6990

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