* Some cataracts is caused by corticosteroids or injury or irradiation to the eye for a tumor.
== Home remedies ==
* [[Vitamin B2]] is important for maintaining normal vision. Preliminary evidence suggests that riboflavin may be helpful in preventing cataracts, with the University of Maryland Medical Center noting a study in which individuals who took supplements of riboflavin seemed to have a significantly lower incidence of cataracts.
*The use of [[carrots]] is considered beneficial in the treatment of cataract. Take plenty of raw carrots daily or else drink two glasses of fresh carrot juice, one each in the morning and evening.
*Eat two or three cloves of raw garlic daily to clean the crystalline lens of the eye. The cloves should be chewed slowly.
* A Chinese botanical combination called Shihu-Yeguang might be available wherever acupuncture is taught or done professionally. Five bottles of five pills twice a day for a month is a common treatment round.
* Ginkgo increases blood flow to the brain and ocular area is also recommended
* Antioxidants including vitamin C are important for reversing deteriorating eye health. A vitamin C-rich diet may increase the vitamin content in the eye fluid, which then provides additional protection against cataracts. Researchers went on to note that taking vitamin C as a supplement to diet did not appear to lower the risk; only through dietary intake was the risk mitigated.
* Avoid processed unsaturated trans-fatty acid hydrogenated oils. Consume only good wholesome unsaturated or saturated fats. Disregard the cholesterol propaganda. Make sure you get your fair share of omega-3 fatty acids. Your eyes, brain, and nerve sheathes are composed of fats, including cholesterol.
* [[Saffron]] : In a recent trial, every participant who took the kitchen spice saffron had vision improvements, including those who had cataracts.
*Consuming plenty of carrots or drinking two glasses of fresh carrot juice daily has been reported to alleviate cataracts.
*Eat two or three cloves of raw garlic daily, chewing slowly, to clean the crystalline lens of the eye
* Add organic veggie juicing and/or green smoothies while avoiding processed foods and beverages.
* Pascalite, bentonite clay : Pascalite is a creamy white-colored form of bentonite clay found only in the Big Horn mountains of Wyoming. Although it may seem far-fetched to some, cataract patients have reported that applying the clay paste to their eyelids and making eye drops from water filtered through the clay has helped to dissolve their cataracts.
*Sepia (homeopathy) may be indicated if the patient complains of the sensation of weakness in the eyes and the symptoms worsen as evening approaches. The eyelids may twitch and there may be sharp pains. People needing Sepia may feel better during daytime hours and when eating.
*Causticum (homeopathy) may be indicated for patients experiencing a feeling of grittiness or sand in the eyes. The eyelids may feel heavy and the eyes feel better when closed. Patients may report feeling pressure in the eyes, burning and itching, as well as having light sensitivity and seeing flashes of light.
== Warnings == == References ==* [[Digestive Enzymes]] therapy has also been used successfully to treat cataracts by improving blood circulation in the eyes and helping rid the eyes of debris.
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