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| Bernard Milstein, M.D. |
Cataract Risk from Working Outdoors
Cataracts are a leading cause of decreased
vision, especially in seniors. Patients always ask us if it is possible to
prevent cataract from forming. There has been a great deal of research that has
identified your exposure to solar radiation-or sunlight-as a main risk factor
for developing a cataract. This is one of the reasons we urge patients to wear
proper UV absorbing eyewear when they are exposed to sunlight. Further,
patients who have outdoor occupations and are exposed to long hours of sunlight
on a daily basis should be especially aware of the need for UV protection as
they perform their daily work activities. A recent review of 15 different cataract studies regarding the relationship between cataract risk and
sunlight or solar radiation exposure confirms the increased risk, and
reinforces the need to limit sunlight exposure.
If you or someone you know spends a great
deal of time outdoors or is exposed to sunlight as part of each day due to your
work environment please be sure to wear UV protecting eyewear. If you are
concerned about developing a cataract please schedule an eye exam at The Eye
Clinic of Texas, an affiliate of Houston Eye Associates, at 800-423-3937, visit
The Eye Clinic of Texas, Google or facebook.com/ecot.lasik.
The Eye Clinic of
Texas is an affiliate of Houston Eye Associates, the largest ophthalmology
clinic in the nation. We are a leading eye care practice serving the greater
Houston, Galveston & League City with offices at 1100 Gulf Freeway, Suite
114, League City, Texas 77573 and 2302 Avenue P, Galveston, Texas.
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