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What Vitamins Help Cataracts?
Prevention
Although cataracts are not completely preventable, their occurrence can be delayed. Quitting smoking, avoiding overexposure to sunlight, avoiding excess amounts of alcohol are important protective measures, and eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables may delay the formation of cataracts. No existing evidence suggests that using eye drops or ointments or performing eye exercises will stem the onset of cataracts.
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Cataract
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lens opacity; Age-related cataractTreatmentThe following may help people who have an early cataract:Better eyeglassesBetter lightingMagnifying... Read more »
Cataracts
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear and transparent lens of the eye. It is not a tumor, a new growth of skin or tissue over the eye, but a... Read more »
Cataract removal
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cataract removal is a procedure to remove a clouded lens (cataract) from the eye. Cataracts are removed to improve vision. The procedure almost... Read more »
Cloudy cornea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A cloudy cornea is a loss of transparency of the cornea. Alternative Names Corneal opacification; Corneal edema Common Causes ... Read more »
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