Overview

What are cataracts?

What are the main signs and symptoms of cataracts?

How are cataracts diagnosed?

What are some of the main medical treatments for cataracts?

Have any supplements been studied for cataracts?

How could diet affect cataracts?

Are there any other treatments for cataracts?

What causes cataracts?

Examine Database: Cataracts

Intervention	Health Outcome	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Vitamin C	1 Outcome		1 Study
Vitamin E	2 Outcomes		1 Study

Vitamin C

1 Outcome

1 Study

Vitamin E

2 Outcomes

1 Study

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

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Smoking and dietary factors in age-related eye diseases

This umbrella review found evidence that smoking is associated with increased risk of cataracts, but dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants may have some protective effect.

Supplemental vitamin D may not reduce the need for cataract surgery

Does drinking tea reduce the risk of cataracts?

Plant-based diets and the risk of age-related eye diseases

Does a vegetarian diet reduce the risk of cataracts?

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Research written by

Megan Michaux

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Dmitri Barvinok

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Nick Milazzo

References

Examine Database References

Cataract Risk - Christen WG, Glynn RJ, Sesso HD, Kurth T, MacFadyen J, Bubes V, Buring JE, Manson JE, Gaziano JMAge-related cataract in a randomized trial of vitamins E and C in menArch Ophthalmol.(2010 Nov)
Cataract Risk - McNeil JJ, Robman L, Tikellis G, Sinclair MI, McCarty CA, Taylor HRVitamin E supplementation and cataract: randomized controlled trialOphthalmology.(2004 Jan)

Cataracts