Cataracts

Cataracts causes a loss of vision by clouding up the lens of the eyes. The loss of vision is mild at first but eventually it gets to the point that the person is no longer able to conduct normal activities. There are many remedies to delay the progression of the condition, and recent research indicates the progression of cataracts can be stopped and in some cases reversed. Ordinarily the eye doctor will recommend surgery to replace the lens with plastic lens. This is a quick operation that can be done in the doctor's office with local anesthesia, which is usually safe with excellent results. However, there are many measures that can be taken to prevent the surgery and have normal vision.

There is no advantage in rushing in for surgery before other options are considered. Eyeglasses may improve the eyesight enough to have good vision. Research has indicated that proper nutrition will prevent cataracts and will be helpful in slowing the progress of cataracts. The lens of the eyes has cells that are different from cells in any other part of the body because they have no internal structures or blood supply. They have no DNA which means the cells cannot be rejuvenated or replaced. While other cells in the body may only last a short time, the lens cells must last a lifetime. The lens cells become partially damaged from free radicals which can be prevented by anti-oxidants from a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. In addition, food supplements of multivitamins and a food supplement for vision containing many carotenoids would be helpful. Several studies have indicated that N-acetyl-carnosine eye drops have been beneficial to people with cataracts by slowing the progress of the condition and in some cases reversing the cataracts. In 1999 a Chinese study conducted by A. M. Wang with 96 patients all 60 years of age or older used N-acetyl-carnosine eye drops for six months and 100 percent of the patients who used the eye drops had positive effects. Many other studies using N-acetyl-carnosine eye drops have shown favorable results for people with cataracts. If none of the options restore vision to an acceptable condition, then surgery is always available and in most cases it does an excellent job.

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