The Future of Cataract Treatment

Cataract Prevention Strategies

• Formulation of chemical compounds to prevent or halt cataract development, which might also stop the progression of muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injury, and Type 2 diabetes
• The use of topical antioxidants to remove heavy metal ions from the eye, with promising results, especially in the treatment of diabetic cataracts
• Genetic research that could lead to gene therapy for cataracts and other eye disorders

Prevention of After-Cataracts (Posterior Capsule Opacification) »