What measures can I take to prevent cataracts from developing?

Doctor's Answer

Aside from no eye rubbing, don’t get trauma. Stay away from children if they are plating, don’t let them punch your eye.

Some studies have shown that excessive sunlight exposure might be related to cataracts so wearing sunglasses is a cheap and logical solution to that, in preventing cataracts.

Apart from that, if you are on chronic steroid, talk to your doctor to see if you are able to avoid steroids to avoid steroid-induced cataracts. If you have an active ocular inflammation one should seek treatment early to reduce the chance of uveitic cataract.

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