Newport, TN
A 75-year-old male asked:
Can you reverse cataracts?
4 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 19 years experience
5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Tal Ravivanswered
Ophthalmology 27 years experience
Not yet: There is no know way to reverse a cataract. A healthy diet, uv protection, control of systemic diseases such as diabetes and abstaining from smoking may slow down progression.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Rajesh Khannaanswered
Ophthalmology 30 years experience
In selective cases: In certain diabetics with control of blood sugar may reverse early cataracts.
Some dutch investigators are experimenting with lasers to reverse cataracts. Prelex www.Prelexbook.Com can help prevent cataracts.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Sadiqa Stelzneranswered
Ophthalmology 29 years experience
No really: Sun glasses, healthy diet that is rich with antioxidants(fruits and vegetables), good control of diabetes and avoiding smoking. Anything that helps to prevent skin from aging the same things help to prevent cataract growth. We can not reverse it but we can slow it down.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 10, 2019
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