What three vitamins keep cataracts from getting worse?
Vitamins A, C and E are not established treatments for stopping cataracts from getting worse.
By Parbat, published
The NIH NCCIH evidence review does not recommend dietary supplements for treating cataracts.
In the randomized trials summarized by NCCIH, vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene supplements did not reduce cataract risk or progression. This does not mean that all nutrition research has the same result: dietary associations and subgroup findings do not establish a general cataract treatment.
Discuss changes in your vision and treatment options with an eye-care professional. The National Eye Institute cataract guide explains that surgery removes a cataract; brighter lighting and updated glasses may help with early symptoms.
What three vitamins keep cataracts from getting worse?
Do vitamins A, C and E stop cataract progression?
No established vitamin A, C and E treatment stops cataracts. NCCIH reviews the evidence.
What should I do if cataracts affect my vision?
Discuss your symptoms with an eye-care professional. NEI describes cataract treatment options.