Cataract primary prevention
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Although cataracts have no scientifically proven prevention, it is sometimes said that wearing ultraviolet-protecting sunglasses may slow the development of cataracts.[1][2] Regular intake of antioxidants (such as vitamin C and E) is theoretically helpful, but this has not been proven.
Primary Prevention
References
- ↑ Epidemiology. 2003 Nov;14(6):707-12. Sun exposure as a risk factor for nuclear cataract
- ↑ http://www.nei.nih.gov/nehep/pdf/NEHEP_5_year_agenda_2006.pdf p.37 quoting Javitt, J. C., F. Wang, and S. K. West. “Blindness Due to Cataract: Epidemiology and Prevention.” Annual Review of Public Health 17 (1996): 159-77.