A product was developed in russia using a compound called n acetylcarnosine in eye drops to treat cataracts.
Medicine for cataract eye drops.
It s available in the united states as a dietary supplement but is not approved by the u s.
Some cataract formation is to be expected in any person over the age of 70.
There are currently no drugs listed for cataract.
1 the cost of lanosterol drops would be much lower than the cost of cataract surgery.
The three most common types of medicated eye drops for cataracts are antibiotics corticosteroids and anti inflammatories.
The natural eye drops are suggested for cataracts because it has the ability to dissolve obstructing fibrils in the lens.
Scientists in california are investigating a naturally occurring steroid called lanosterol that could be used one day to treat cataracts.
Surgery is currently the only method of cataract treatment that can successfully restore vision for someone who suffers from cataracts.
It may be possible one day to simply use lanosterol in the form of a topical eye drop to reduce cataract development.
It was patented by the research team in russia where most of the studies have been conducted.
Homeopathic medicine cineraria is natural eye drops for cataracts that clear crystalline lens.
Food and drug administration.
Fully half of all people between the ages of 65 and 74 and about 70 of those over 75 have some cataract formation.
It also supports the healing process of the lens.