Cataracts
Prevention
There is no proven way to prevent cataracts. However, certain lifestyle habits may help slow cataract development. These include:
- Not smoking.
- Wearing a hat or sunglasses when you are in the sun and avoiding sunlamps and tanning booths.
- Eating a diet rich in vitamins C and E. Eat at least 3 servings of fresh fruits or green, leafy vegetables, and take a multivitamin every day. There is no solid proof that these foods prevent cataracts, but researchers are studying this.
- Limiting your alcohol intake.
- Avoiding the use of steroid medicines when possible (some people need them).
- Keeping diabetes under control.
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| Author: | Alison Allen Jeannette Curtis | Last Updated: November 20, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology | |
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