Cataract primary prevention

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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.

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[1] Epidemiology. 2003 Nov;14(6):707-12. Sun exposure as a risk factor for nuclear cataract

[2] ttp://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.

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Cataract primary prevention

Overview

Primary Prevention

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