Cataract

NUTRITION

• Alcohol is a risk factor for cataract (1)

• Malnutrition is a risk factor for cataract (1)

• A healthy diet (high Healthy Eating Index) seems to reduce the risk of cataract (2)

• A diet rich in lutein and zeaxanthine is associated with reduced risk of cataract (2)

• The incidense risk ratios for cataract development with various diets compared to high meat diet (>100g/day): Moderate meat eaters (50-99g/day) (0,96), Low meat (< 50g/day) (0,85), pesco vegetarians (0,79) , lacto ovo vegetarians (0,70), vegans (0,60) (3)

• Vegetarian diets are associated with 20% reduced risk of cataract (4)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Physical inactivity is a risk factor for cataract (1)

SMOKING

• Smoking is a risk factor for cataract (1)

• Some lense damage may be reversed if quitting smoking (1)

SUNLIGHT

• Sunlight exposure increases the risk of cataract (1)