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People who undergo cataract surgery within six weeks of booking their procedure have better visual outcomes, as well as increased quality of life and fewer adverse events such as falling, says research reported in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. People who waited six months or longer for their cataract surgery experienced more adverse events.