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Solomon to be featured on ETV's ‘Cataracts’ Oct. 10  Kerry Solomon, M.D., medical director of the Magill Laser Center at MUSC, will be featured on Information Television Network’s (ITV) new documentary, “Cataracts.” The program will air at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, on South Carolina ETV. This is part of the new Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Series that premiered January 2004. ITV executives say they are thrilled to introduce this topic to public television. Recent advancements in cataract surgery not only help restore sight and vision impairments, but also improve many other aspects of a patient’s overall life as well.  Viewers will have the opportunity to watch leading cataract surgeons perform delicate surgery and lens replacement procedures and hear from recipients of these procedures before, during and after their surgeries. The program visits four patients from different backgrounds whose lives were transformed after receiving ground-breaking cataract surgery.  The program is co-hosted by renowned eye surgeon Richard Mckool, M.D. It explores the latest techniques and breakthroughs in cataract and refractive surgery. Joining Mckool and  Solomon is Stephen Lane, M.D., president of the American Society of Cataracts and Refractive Surgery. The program explores the effects of cataracts, cataract -removal technologies, advanced lens technologies, and the newest treatments and surgeries to improve the quality of life of people affected by cataracts. Several patients are featured who undergo actual cataract and refractive surgeries during the program, with Solomon and Mckool performing the procedures.  For additional information, visit http://www.healthybodyhealthymind.com or call 1-888-380-6500. Contact Mark Knight.  Friday, Oct. 8, 2004 Catalyst Online is published weekly, updated as needed and improved from time to time by the MUSC Office of Public Relations for the faculty, employees and students of the Medical University of South Carolina. Catalyst Online editor, Kim Draughn, can be reached at 792-4107 or by email, catalyst@musc.edu. Editorial copy can be submitted to Catalyst Online and to The Catalyst in print by fax, 792-6723, or by email to petersnd@musc.edu or catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Community Press at 849-1778.