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7 Ways to Slow the Development of Cataracts (and Minimize Risk Other Eye Problems) Today and Everyday: Cataract Awareness Month

6/21/2016

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​As cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world today, knowing how to slow their onset and progression is important information. That’s why, for this Cataract Awareness Month, we’re looking at seven (7) ways to slow the development of cataracts. 
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Before we dive in, it’s important to note that while no clinical research studies have proved how to prevent or slow the progression of cataracts, eye doctors agree that the strategies listed below may be helpful. Further, each of the strategies listed are all considered good for general eye and overall health. In other words, they can’t hurt to try!

1. Protect Eyes from Exposure to Sunlight

As radiation from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun can contribute to the development of cataracts, protecting your eyes from UV light is important. Avoid prolonged and excessive exposure, and always wear UV-blocking sunglasses, specifically UVB (ultraviolet B) blocking, when outside. Wearing a wide-brimmed hat in conjunction with appropriate sunglasses and sticking to the shade when possible can also help minimize exposure of your eyes to harmful sunlight.

2. Eat a Healthy, Well-Balanced Diet

Choosing a diet that has plenty of fruits and vegetables, particularly a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, will help to ensure that you’re getting the vitamins and nutrients you need to support your general eye and overall health. In addition, fruits and vegetables contain important and powerful antioxidants, which help to support and maintain the health of your eyes. 

3. Maintain a Healthy Weight

As obesity is considered a risk factor for developing cataracts and other eye and health problems, achieving or maintaining a healthy weight through regular exercise and a healthy diet is important to eye and general / overall health. 

4. Don’t Smoke

If you want to protect your eyes from cataracts and other serious eye issues, don’t smoke. If you currently smoke and are ready to stop, there are many resources to help you. We recommend visiting your primary care physician or family care doctor as a starting point.  

5. Reduce Alcohol Use

As excessive alcohol consumption can increase risk of developing cataracts and other series eye and general / overall health problems, reducing alcohol use and drinking only in moderation will reduce your risk of cataracts and other serious eye conditions. 

6. Manage Other Health Problems

If you have diabetes or other conditions that increase risk of cataracts and other eye problems such as high blood pressure, following your treatment plan is important to minimizing your risk. Work with your doctors to ensure that your health problems are being managed properly, and use your primary care physician to help coordinate your care amongst any medical specialists that you may be seeing. 

7. Have Regular Complete Eye Examinations

Complete eye examinations allow your eye doctor to assess the health of your eyes and your vision and detect any signs of eye problems or diseases. Early detection and treatment is important to protecting your eyes and your eyesight. We recommend the following complete eye examination schedule based on age:
  • Age 20-29: At least one (1) eye examination during this time
  • Age 30-39: At least two (2) eye examinations during this time
  • Age 40-49: Eye examination every two to four (2-4) years
  • Age 50+: Eye examination every year (annually)
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​Although taking these seven steps today and everyday many not prevent the development of cataracts and other eye problems, they can help to minimize risk and slow development.
 
If you would like to discuss your risk of developing cataracts and how to prevent of eye problems or if you are due for a complete eye examination, please call us to schedule an appointment.
 
In our next blog post, we’ll take a look at modern, small incision, cataract surgery and if it’s the right procedure for you. 
12 Comments
Adama queen
3/7/2020 05:08:27 am

I want to treat the cataract

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Barbar
4/18/2020 07:50:22 am

Really? Your site has the lightest print! Barely able to read with good eyes! I did not even waste my time! Shame on whoever runs this “site ”! It is literally a sight for sore eyes!

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Wendy
2/27/2021 10:36:17 pm

I completely agree about lightest possible print. People with cataracts find it difficult at the best of times to read things, and having to put brightness up on phone/computer to actually read it doesn't help as bright lights can aggravate cataracts. Please fix.

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Adam Golightly link
9/17/2020 03:59:45 pm

I had no idea that cataracts can be caused by alcohol, smoking, and not eating veggies and fruit because they can deprive nutrients of getting to the eyes. My uncle has been having a really hard time with his eyes and he wants to make sure that he can see everything and can focus on some better health. He would really like to get some help from a professional so that he can have a lot more fun and have more management to provide him with a better lifestyle.

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ed appelson
10/7/2020 10:12:23 pm

will anything slow my 1 remaining cataract from progressing do not another surgery only impact is halos around lights

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Taylor Hicken link
12/28/2020 01:34:59 am

You made a good point when you shared that it is wise to have regular eye examinations in order to prevent cataracts from getting worse. My grandfather just mentioned the other day that he is having trouble seeing clearly nowadays since he has developed cataracts in his eyes due to his old age. I will suggest to him getting an eye examination and perform surgery to remove it from his eyes.

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Al M. link
5/14/2021 09:39:39 am

1. I just got diagnosed with a cataract , I know it's fixable but it seems like life only has a dreary forecast . Time to end the cycle of dying and just end it. I won't survive life , alone , blind and unnecessary in society . It's shit getting older, should have died long ago anyway .

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Laura Melamed
5/24/2021 07:14:51 pm

I just got diagnosed with the beginning of cataracts.I think I'm gonna try eating healthier to slow their growth and I hear it's only a 20 minute outpatient operation in many cases, anyway. I have a friend who got cataract surgery and now she has 20-20 vision and before the surgery she needed glasses. -- It can be a challenge to be optimistic but when I think about her situation I see that in some ways maybe things are looking up...

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C.M.
5/31/2021 02:10:39 pm

There is some how cares that you are on this earth alive. "I" care and I hope you read this and know someone is thinking about you and your life. God touch his eyes and heal them. But most of all let him know you love him.

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Braden Bills link
1/5/2022 10:04:14 am

I've been having a hard time seeing things properly, and I'm not sure what to do about it. It makes sense that I would want to get a professional to see if I have cataracts. I can see how trying to prevent them in the long run would be important.

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Jane Wills link
3/21/2022 11:51:30 am

These tips are really very helpful. I was looking for such tips.Thanks for sharing them.

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