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The article offers tips on cataract prevention. According to the National Eye Institute, several Americans, particularly the older ones have suffered from the said disease in the U.S. and cites its medical and environmental risk factors. It highlights the role of vitamin C, carotenoids, antioxidants, and other food supplements. Furthermore, the relevance of medication in hampering the development of disease is also discussed.

The article discusses the role of specific micronutrients in preventing and/or treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract, and glaucoma. It indicates that Vitamin C, Vitamin E, carotenoids, and omega-3 fatty acids can help in preventing AMD. It mentions that Vitamin C reduces cataract formation in individuals who smoke heavily. Hebral supplements such as gingko biloba, cannabinoids, and cannabinol are recommended for glaucoma patients.

The article reports on a study conducted by the Antioxidants in Prevention of Cataracts regarding antioxidants supplementation. Results show that antioxidants with ß carotene and vitamins E and C did not affect cataract progression. The fact that the results of the study was negative, the author concludes that the public should put to rest thoughts that ß carotene and vitamin C and E, in isolation, can influence cataract progression.

The article focuses on several studies on the significant role of vitamin C or ascorbic acid (AA) in preventing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and age-related cataracts. Particularly, these researches cited proven and speculated benefits of AA towards the eyes, its contribution in the prevention of cataracts and cardiovascular disease. The various role of vitamin C in the body are discussed such as its involvement in iron absorption and collagen synthesis.

The article reports on a meta-analysis performed by researchers at the Department of Ophthalmology in The Second Artiliery General Hospital in Beijing, China, led by Lin Wei, M.D., to assess the available evidence from epidemiological studies looking at whether vitamin C is a protective factor for age-related cataract.

Reveals results of a study which examined the link between vitamin C supplement and cataract risks for women. Age ranges of women included in the study; Percentage of eyes examined that had cortical cataracts.