What Are Cataracts?

Cataracts are a loss of clarity of the natural lens within the eye.  In today's American population,  detectable changes begin frequently in 40's age group!  This is NOT natural and should not be presumed to be normal. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in America, though they can be 'corrected' via surgery.  Cataracts can be prevented and may be reversible via changes in lifestyle, nutrition and supplementation.

Symptoms:

• Blurry vision, (The earliest sign is glare at night)
• Sensitivity to glare in bright light.
• The pupil of the eye having a yellow or milky appearance
• Needing more light for reading
• Getting tired when reading
• Difficulty judging depth on ladders or stairs
• Halos, particularly in sunlight
• Glasses never seem to 'work well'.

Causes:

1. Free radicals cause most cataracts. These highly reactive chemicals cause our body to age prematurely, much as a car rusts. As the lens oxidizes it becomes harder and loses its ability to change focus.  
2. Sunlight - ultraviolet light (UV) which is one of the shortest light frequencies accelerates free-radical damage to the lens. The effects of UV light increase with time much as excessive sun exposure may promote skin cancer..
3. Toxic Medications,  including steroids, cholesterol lowering drugs, gout medications, antibiotics, blood pressure medications and some diuretics.
4. Allergies to foods, can congest the sinuses, causing poor circulation and congestion in the eyes and surrounding tissues.
5. Poor nutrition and digestion. Nutritional deficiencies and poor digestion greatly increase the incidence of cataracts.
6. Smoking - produces a narrowing of the retina blood vessels causing premature tissue aging and disease.
7. Aging - normal aging results in lens hardening.
8. Diabetes  - Diabetics develop cataracts at an earlier age than the average population.
9. Heredity - genetic predisposition
10. Alcoholic Beverages - the regular use of alcoholic beverages may increase the risk of cataracts.

Drugs that may cause cataracts:

• Antihistamines
• Tranquilizers
• Pain Medications like aspirin, ibuprofen or advil.
• Antidepressants
• Birth control pills
• Steroids - used in topical,  oral or inhalant forms can frequently cause debilitating cataracts.  This form of cataract must be surgically removed.
• Fluroquinone and similar antibiotics
• Isoretinoin and Eretinate,  used for acne can cause irriversable cataracts.
• Sulfa drugs
• Oral anti-diabetic drugs

Conventional Treatment:

Surgery is the most common treatment for removing cataracts.  A plastic replacement for the natural lens is placed into the eye after the opaque natural lens (cataract) is removed. After surgery, eye drops are used to prevent infection and reduce inflammation. .

Complementary Treatment:

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Critical: Cod Liver Oil. 1 teaspoon per day (avoid capsules).  Choose a quailty brand like "Nordic Naturals. Cod liver oil has been shown to protect the circulartory system and reduce the risk of cataracts as well as macular degeneration.
Critical: Essential EyeCare  1 - 2 capsules daily.  This is a powerful antioxidant formula that provides a mix that works synergistically.   1 capsule for prevention.  2 capsules for theraputic treatment.  
Critical: Cineraria Cataract Eye Drops.  Cineraria is a traditional homeopathic remedy which has been utilized for decades to treat cataracts. The government of India has stated that “Cineraria is the drug of choice which prevents the development of cataract.” No sting formula! . Recommended usage - instill one or two drops in each eye three to six times per day for several months.  
Critical: Brite Eyes II is applied topically on the eyes, and helps prevent damage to the lens of the eyes due to free radicals and oxidative damage.  Brite Eyes II™ contains two lubricants (Carboxymethylcellulose and glycerin) approved by the FDA for ophthalmic use. These lubricants provide a synergistic effect in protecting against "dry eyes" and other forms of eye irritation. Additionally, Brite Eyes II™ contains 1% N-Acetyl L-Carnosine, which acts as a time-release version of L-Carnosine. This helps in protecting the lipid tissues of the eye from light damage. Brite Eyes II™ also contains the important antioxidants Vitamin A and Vitamin E. Many references show the importance of these vitamins in helping the aging eye. Recommended dosage is to apply 1 to 2 drops in each eye every day.  
Critical: Glutathione Capsules - can be very effective in preventing cataract formation. Glutathione is involved in detoxification—it binds to toxins, such as heavy metals, solvents, and pesticides, and transforms them into a form that can be excreted in urine or bile. Glutathione is also an important antioxidant. .   Recommended dosage is 1 capsule per day  of 100 mg of Glutathione.
Critical: N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) NAC increases glutathione levels in the lungs, kidneys, liver and bone marrow, it has an anti-aging effect on the body. NAC is a precursor of glutathione in the body and a protected sulfur-containing amino acid. It is a more stable and effective antioxidant than the sulfur-containing amino acid L-cysteine . Recommended dosage is 1 capsule per day  of 600 - 900 mg.
Critical: Vitamin C Time-Released Tablets - Vitamin C has been shown in studies to help prevent cataracts,and also helps make collagen which strengthens the blood vessels that supply the retina. Vitamin C also protects against UV light because it is a powerful antioxidant. .Recommended dosage is 2 tablets per day (2,000 mg total) with meals.
Critical: Alpha Lipoic Acid is the only antioxidant that is both fat- and water-soluble.
Lipoic Acid helps to prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) (due to the Antioxidant properties of Lipoic Acid; Lipoic Acid can penetrate eye tissue and protect both the Lens and the Retina from degeneration). Recommended dosage is 300mg per day.  
Critical: Selenium  tablets is one of the precursors to Glutathione. Recommended dosage is 1 tablet per day (150 - 200 mcg per day).  
Critical: Pure Focus contains Lutein and Zeaxanthin and L-Lysine in a sublingual Spray which has 800% more benefit than tablets or capsules, as it is immediately absorbed into the blood stream under the tongue.  It is difficult for digestive systems to absorb capsules or tablets, especially if digestive problems exist.  Recommended dosage is 1 pump 3 times per day under the tongue .

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