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Keep your lenses clear by limiting the damage that causes cataracts, a condition that produces cloudiness in the eyes. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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Keep your lenses clear by limiting the damage that causes cataracts, a condition that produces cloudiness in the eyes. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Load up on lutein

    Supplement with 15 mg of this healthy antioxidant three times a week to improve vision in cases of age-related cataracts

  • See what C can do

    Help maintain antioxidant protection against cataracts by taking 500 to 1,000 mg of vitamin C every day

  • Enjoy an eye-healthy diet

    Eat plenty of green, leafy, lutein-rich vegetables, such as spinach and kale

  • Say good-bye to smoking

    Kick the habit to reduce the risk of oxidative damage that can lead to cataracts

  • Block those rays

    Shield your eyes from excessive exposure to sunlight to reduce the risk of oxidative damage leading to cataracts

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