What causes cataracts in 50 yr old women?

Answer 1

Smoking greatly increases the chance of getting nuclear cataract, the most common type in the US. So, the most effective way to lower your risk of cataract is not to smoke. (Note that this is the same advice given in the section on age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, a far more serious eye disease.) People with diabetes, even young people, often develop cataracts. Formation of diabetic cataracts can be slowed by keeping blood sugar under tight control. Even better, of course, is to maintain a normal weight; then you probably won’t get type-2 diabetes (by far the most common form of diabetes in the US) in the first place.


The scientific evidence for other preventive measures is weak, but suggestive. Sunlight exposure may have a borderline effect on hastening the formation of cortical cataract. Antioxidants (especially vitamin C) and carotenoids in the diet may slow down the progression of some types of cataract, but the evidence is conflicting. The prudent thing to do is to eat several portions a day of fruits and vegetables, and to wear sunglasses and brimmed hats in bright sunlight. Even if it doesn’t reduce your risk of cataract, this behavior will help protect you against heart disease, skin cancer, and probably AMD.

Answer 2

It is a normal part of aging as I have them in both eyes and I'm over 50. However, trauma can also contribute to the formation of cataracts. I was sucker punched once and that eye has the more "advanced" cataract.... I will be having surgery soon. I guess the bottom line is, yes the UV rays and just getting old...lol.

Answer 3

yes older women like younger guys (sum do). dude its common to think older women are sexy....when I was in my 20s i thought the 40s were the SEXY 40s. and honestly i still think 40s is so sexy

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Answer 4

dr. tells me it's partly caused by ageing and UV rays from the sun.