Vitamin C and the Lens: New Insights into Delaying the Onset of Cataract

Cataracts or clouding of the lens is the leading cause of blindness in the world. Age and diabetes are major risk factors, and with an increasing aging and diabetic population, the burden of cataracts will grow. Cataract surgery is an effective way to restore vision; however, alternatives to catarac...

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Main Authors: Julie C Lim, Mariana Caballero Arredondo, Andrea J. Braakhuis, Paul J. Donaldson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/10/3142