Cure Research for Cataracts

Research discussion: The National Eye Institute (NEI), one of the Federal government's National Institutes of Health, supports research on the lens and age-related cataract. Most of these studies focus on controlling cataract with drugs so that surgery will not be needed. Although these drugs are not yet available to patients, research is moving forward in this area. The NEI is also evaluating whether certain vitamins and minerals might prevent or slow the progress of cataract. We should know more about whether this treatment works in the coming years.¹

Findings from the NEI-sponsored Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) showed that high levels of antioxidants and zinc has no significant effect on the development or progression of cataract. ²

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Are You At Risk for Cataract: NEI
2. excerpt from Facts About Cataract: NEI

Last revision: May 26, 2003

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