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Current Research

What research is being done?

The National Eye Institute is conducting and supporting a number of studies focusing on factors associated with the development of age-related cataract. These studies include:

• The effect of sunlight exposure, which may be associated with an increased risk of cataract.
• Vitamin supplements, which have shown varying results in delaying the progression of cataract.
• Genetic studies, which show promise for better understanding cataract development.