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Nutritional factors in cataract.

G E Bunce1, J Kinoshita, J Horwitz

  • 1Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg 24061-0308.

Annual Review of Nutrition
|January 1, 1990
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Age-related cataract involves multiple factors, including diabetes and excessive caloric intake. Managing weight can reduce the risk of type II diabetes and subsequent cataract development.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Age-related cataract stems from various mechanisms like oxidation and osmotic stress.
  • Multiple risk factors contribute, including diabetes, radiation, and nutritional states.
  • Interactions between these factors and mechanisms are complex.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the multifactorial nature of age-related cataract.
  • To examine the roles of nutrition, diabetes, and obesity in cataract etiology.
  • To highlight areas for future research, particularly regarding antioxidants.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on cataract mechanisms and risk factors.
  • Analysis of the interplay between nutritional status, metabolic disorders, and cataract formation.

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  • Evaluation of evidence for specific nutritional factors and their impact on human senile cataract.

    • Main Results:

    • Diabetes significantly increases cataract risk (3-4 fold).
    • Obesity is a major risk factor for type II diabetes, a precursor to cataract.
    • Excessive caloric intake is an emphasized contributing factor to cataract development.
    • Antioxidant vitamins (riboflavin, E, C, carotenoids) warrant further investigation for their role in cataract prevention.

    Conclusions:

    • Weight management is a prudent strategy to lower the risk of type II diabetes and associated cataracts.
    • While some nutritional factors are implicated, excessive caloric intake and diabetes are key concerns.
    • Further research into antioxidant vitamins may reveal their significance in mitigating cataract risk.