| Cataracts develop when there is damage to the | | | | papaya,tomatoes and other deep green fruits and |
| protein of eye lenses. People with low blood level | | | | vegetables. Lycopene is another caratenoid that |
| antioxidants and those who eat less | | | | play an important role in cataract prevention. |
| antioxidant-rich foods and vegetables are at higher | | | | Vitamin C plays an important role in cataract |
| risk of getting cataracts. | | | | prevention. Supplement of vitamin C significantly |
| However, there are vitamin supplements for | | | | decrease the risk of both cataracts and macular |
| cataract prevention and some of them are | | | | degeneration. Vitamin c supplements in amount |
| discussed below. | | | | over 300 mg could eventually eliminate the need |
| Although cataracts are not completely | | | | for cataract surgery. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) and |
| preventable, their occurrence can be delayed by | | | | niacin which occur in animal and plant tissues have |
| supplementing the body with antioxidants and | | | | also been effective in cataract development. |
| vitamins, which play important role in cataract | | | | Vitamin E supplements are also beneficial for |
| prevention. Antioxidants neutralize the action of | | | | prevention of cataracts in peoples. Daily dose of |
| free radicals, thereby preventing damage to cells. | | | | 400 IU is found beneficial for cataract prevention. |
| Antioxidants substances are found naturally in | | | | Apart from this developing some healthy habits |
| food and include vitamin C. Beta carotenoid is | | | | like quitting smoking, avoiding overexposure to |
| most widely used carotenoid. It is a powerful | | | | sunlight, drinking alcohol in moderation and eating |
| antioxidant has been found beneficial in cataract | | | | plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables may delay |
| prevention. It is found in carrots ,pumpkin, | | | | the occurrence of cataract. |