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What about using eye drops, medications, or vitamins to treat cataracts?
There are currently no eye drops, vitamins, or medications that
can reverse or cure cataracts. Certain vitamins may play a role
in the prevention and progression of cataracts.
Studies have shown a lower prevalence of cataracts in people
who take anti-oxidants like vitamin C (and less so with vitamin
E) for many years. Another study indicated that B vitamins
such as thiamin (B1) and riboflavin (B2) and niacin reduced the
risk of cataracts. These studies show that certain nutrients may
play a role in the prevention of cataracts but nothing has ever
shown a reversal or cure of cataracts.
The best suggestion is to take one multi-vitamin a day and
perhaps supplement that with additional anti-oxidants such as
vitamin C and vitamin E. In addition to nutrition, you can help
prevent further damage and cataracts by wearing sunglasses
that block 100% of ultraviolet (UV) light.
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