INCREASED CARBOHYDRATES INCREASES CATARACT RISK

Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science.

doi:10.1167/iovs.08-2824

Animal studies have demonstrated that increased intake of carbohydrates may increase cataract risk. This study, using humans, suggests a similar outcome. However, more studies need to be done to determine the exact correlation and to enable us to make reliable dietary recommendations to prevent cataract.