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You CAN Prevent Cataracts
…revealing that cataract patients have lower concentrations of vitamin C in the lens, and with increasing age, the eye becomes less permeable to vitamin C and more vulnerable to damaging UVB radiation from the sun. This chain of events has been implicated in the formation of cataracts. I recommend up…
Carnosine for Cataracts
If you suffer from cataracts, antioxidants can help lessen the effects of free radical damage to the lens of the eye. One antioxidant that has been shown to be particularly helpful is the compound carnosine. Carnosine is made up of the two amino acids—beta-alanine and L-histidine. It is naturally found…
Beyond Carrots: Eat Your Way to Sharper Vision
…only sensible, it's vital. Now it's your turn: Which one is your favorite vision-boosting food? You May Also Be Interested In: * You can prevent cataracts * More Dr. Williams advice on vision health
Monitoring Your Vision
…vision syndrome? Have you found a solution that works? You May Also Be Interested In: * How you can eat your way to better vision * You can prevent cataracts * More Dr. Williams advice on vision health
Could Statin Use Put Your Eyes at Risk?
Need another reason to avoid cholesterol-lowering statins like the plague? Now, statins have been linked to cataracts. Researchers at the University of Waterloo studied almost 6,400 patients seen at their optometry clinic from 2007–2008. Fifty-six percent of patients with type 2 diabetes were taking…
