Overview of the current attempts toward the medical treatment of cataract

Journal Article · Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Ophthalmology (Rochester, Minn.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0161-6420(83)34562-0· OSTI ID:5475950

Kador, P F

A variety of agents are currently available that claim to either prevent, delay, or reverse cataracts associated with aging (senile cataracts), radiation, or diabetes and galactosemia (sugar cataracts). Senile cataract therapy includes formulation containing inorganic salts, nutritional supplements, natural product extracts, sulfhydryl, and sulfonic acid containing compounds and miscellaneous redox and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory compounds. Agents associated with the treatment of radiation cataracts include antioxidants and free radial scavengers. Aldose reductase inhibitors have been effective in the prevention of sugar cataracts. A summary of these agents and their potential ocular effects are presented.

• Research Organization: Laboratory of Vision Research, National Eye Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
• OSTI ID: 5475950
• Journal Information: Ophthalmology (Rochester, Minn.); (United States), Vol. 90:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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