16 Home Remedies For Cataracts | Types, Causes, & Prevention

Minimize the risks of cataracts with a mix of natural ingredients from your pantry.

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Home Remedies For Cataracts

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A cataract is defined as a thick and cloudy area in the lens of your eyes. This happens due to the breakdown of the protein in your eyes which makes your vision blurry or hazy. While cataracts develop slowly over time, they can interfere with your vision and daily activities. Although cataract surgeries are the best way to treat them, a few home remedies can reduce the risk of cataracts over time.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, cataract is the leading cause of blindness in the US, with 20 million Americans over 40 years of age having cataract in one or both eyes (1). If left untreated, it may eventually lead to blindness. This article looks at the causes, symptoms, home remedies, and foods you can try to slow down the risk of developing cataracts. Scroll down to read more.

protip_icon Did You Know?
Individuals with less than 20/200 vision after wearing prescription glasses or undergoing medical treatment/surgery in their better eye are considered legally blind in the US.

According to a report published in The Lancet Global Health on the causes of blindness and vision impairment in 2020, cataract was the principal cause of global blindness in all 10-year age groups for ages 50 years and older. Though other causes, such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy were noted, the percentage of cataract cases is significantly higher across all age groups.

Cataract: Principle Cause Of Global Blindness

Source: Causes of blindness and vision impairment in 2020 and trends over 30 years, and prevalence of avoidable blindness in relation to VISION 2020: the Right to Sight: an analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study

Home Remedies To Reduce The Risk Of Cataracts

A healthy lifestyle and balanced nutrition are key factors in maintaining good eye health. Additionally, alternative or holistic therapies such as acupuncture and natural ingredients may provide some relief from cataract-related symptoms.

1. Castor Oil

Castor oil is a home remedy for preventing cataracts
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Castor oil exhibits powerful antioxidant properties (2). This may help repair the oxidative damage caused to the eyes. However, you need to be careful about selecting high-quality, pure castor oil as impurities in low-grade castor oil may cause eye irritation.

You Will Need

1-2 drops of hexane-freei  Natural castor oil that is free of all harmful and synthetic chemicals, especially hexane (a substance used for oil seed extraction). castor oil

What You Have To Do
  1. Pour a drop of castor oil in both your eyes before sleeping.
  2. Leave the oil overnight.
How Often You Should Do This

Do this once a day for 1-6 months.

2. Vitamins

Preliminary studies show that vitamins C and D may help prevent or slow down the progression of cataracts (3), (4). Hence, consume foods rich in these vitamins, like citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, milk, cheese, eggs, avocados, and almonds. Additionally, focusing on foods to improve eyesight naturally can support your eye health.

Note: Consult a doctor before taking additional supplements for these vitamins.

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Consume fatty fish and expose yourself to direct sunlight for 30 minutes a day without sunscreen to obtain vitamin D from natural sources.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar

Rat studies show that apple cider vinegar has antioxidant properties

(5). Thus, regular consumption of apple cider vinegar may help prevent vision disorders and damage to the retina.

You Will Need
  • 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
  • 1 glass of warm water
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
What You Have To Do
  1. Add a tablespoon each of honey and apple cider vinegar to a glass of warm water.
  2. Mix well and consume this mixture daily.
  3. You can also use carrot juice instead of water.
How Often You Should Do This

Do this once a day.

4. Essential Oils

Frankincense and lavender essential oils exhibit great antioxidant potential

(6), (7). Hence, they may help improve vision by preventing oxidative damage to the eye.

You Will Need

1-2 drops of frankincense or lavender oil

What You Have To Do
  1. Rub one or two drops of frankincense or lavender oil between your palms.
  2. Apply it to closed eyes and leave it on for a few minutes.
  3. Rinse it off with water.
How Often You Should Do This

Do this 1-2 times a day.

5. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a home remedy for preventing cataracts
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Aloe vera is an anti-inflammatory and a powerful antioxidant (8). This herb may provide nourishment to the eyes and reduce or delay the signs of cataracts and other eye abnormalities.

You Will Need

1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel

What You Have To Do
  1. Extract a tablespoon of fresh aloe vera gel.
  2. Refrigerate it and apply it to closed eyes.
  3. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse it off with water.
  4. You can also consume a cup of aloe vera juice daily.
How Often You Should Do This

Do this a few times daily.

6. Coconut Water

Coconut water is packed with electrolytesi  Electronically charged minerals found in blood that affect bodily functions, such as maintaining the level of water and pH level of blood. and has antioxidant potential (9). This may help in reducing oxidative damage caused to the eyes.

You Will Need
  • A few drops of coconut water
  • A clean washcloth
What You Have To Do
  1. Pour a few drops of chilled coconut water into your eyes and close them.
  2. Place a warm washcloth over your closed eyes.
  3. Leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes.
How Often You Should Do This

Do this 2 times a day.

7. Flax seed Oil

Flax seed oil is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids (10). Omega-3 fatty acids exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities (11). This may help reduce the risk of eye disorders, like macular degeneration and cataracts.

You Will Need

½-1 tablespoon of cold-pressed flax seed oil

What You Have To Do

Add half to one tablespoon of flax seed oil to your favorite dish or smoothie.

How Often You Should Do This

Do this daily.

8. Garlic

Garlic contains allicini  An oily natural liquid found in garlic that is responsible for its distinct odor, color and anti-inflammatory properties. , which is a strong antioxidant (12). This may repair oxidative damage in the eyes.

You Will Need

Peeled garlic cloves

What You Have To Do
  1. Chew on one or two garlic cloves daily.
  2. You can also add garlic to your favorite dishes if the flavor is too strong for you.
How Often You Should Do This

Do this 1-2 times a day.

9. Ginger

Ginger is a home remedy for preventing cataracts
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Ginger exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects (13), (14). These properties may help reduce inflammation and repair oxidative damage to the eyes.

You Will Need
  • ½ teaspoon of ginger juice
  • ½ teaspoon of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of water
  • Cotton pads
What You Have To Do
  1. Mix half a teaspoon each of lemon juice and ginger juice.
  2. Add a teaspoon of water to this mixture.
  3. Soak two cotton pads in the mixture and place them over closed eyes.
  4. Leave them on for 15 to 20 minutes and then take them off.
How Often You Should Do This

Do this 1-2 times a day.

10. Ginkgo Biloba

Gingko biloba has strong antioxidant properties (15). This may protect the lens from cataract formation.

You Will Need

40-120 mg of ginkgo biloba supplements

What You Have To Do

Take 40-120 mg of ginkgo biloba supplements after consulting your doctor.

How Often You Should Do This

Do this once a day.

11. Green Tea

Green tea is packed with polyphenolsi  Natural chemical compounds in plants that protect plants from microbe attack and possess antioxidant properties. that are powerful antioxidants (16). These polyphenols may help protect the eye lens from further damage and reverse existing cataracts to a certain extent.

You Will Need
  • 1 teaspoon of green tea
  • 1 cup of water
What You Have To Do
  1. Add a teaspoon of green tea to a cup of water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Simmer and strain.
  3. Allow the tea to cool a little before drinking it.
How Often You Should Do This

Drink this 2 times a day.

12. Honey

Honey is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound (17). It may help treat existing damage to the eye lens and may also prevent future issues.

You Will Need
  • 1 teaspoon of honey
  • 1-1 ½ teaspoons of water
What You Have To Do
  1. Mix the honey with water.
  2. Pour this solution into your eyes and blink away the excess water.
  3. You can also consume a teaspoon of honey regularly.
How Often You Should Do This

Do this 1-2 times a day.

13. Lemon Juice

The citric acid present in lemon juice has antioxidant properties (18). Rat studies showed that it might help reduce the risk of cataracts (18).

You Will Need
  • ½ teaspoon of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of water
  • Cotton pads
What You Have To Do
  1. Dilute half a teaspoon of lemon juice with a teaspoon of water.
  2. Mix well and soak a cotton pad in it.
  3. Place the cotton pads over closed eyelids and leave them on for about 20 minutes.
  4. Remove the cotton pads and rinse your eyes with plain water.
How Often You Should Do This

Do this at least once a day.

14. Onion Juice

Onion juice is a home remedy for preventing cataracts
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Onion is a rich source of flavonoidsi  A group of plant nutrients in fruits and vegetables that possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. and was found to prevent cataract formation in rat studies (19).

You Will Need
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh onion juice
  • 2 teaspoons of water
What You Have To Do
  1. Add two teaspoons of water to a teaspoon of fresh lemon extract.
  2. Mix well and pour a drop of this solution into both the eyes.
  3. Blink away the excess mixture.
How Often You Should Do This

Do this 1-2 times a day.

15. Wheatgrass Juice

Wheat grass is rich in beta-carotene and also exhibits antioxidant properties (20). This may make wheatgrass an excellent home remedy for reducing the risk of cataracts.

You Will Need

1-2 ounces of fresh wheatgrass juice

What You Have To Do

Consume 1 to 2 ounces of wheatgrass juice daily.

How Often You Should Do This

Do this for a few weeks.

16. Olive Oil

Olive oil is packed with antioxidants (21). This may help repair damaged lenses and keep the eyes nourished and moisturized (22).

You Will Need

Olive oil (as required)

What You Have To Do
  1. Add olive oil to your favorite dishes and salads.
  2. You can also pour a drop of olive oil into your eyes.
How Often You Should Do This

Do this on a regular basis.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that using turmeric, bilberry, milk thistle, chamomile, marigold, and saffron may help reduce the risk of cataracts. Additionally, you may engage in meditation, yoga, acupuncture, and massage to help you manage your cataracts. However, limited data is available to prove these claims.

It is important to remember that these home remedies are not verified and may not work for everyone. However, incorporating these strategies into your daily routine, along with general eye care tips, can make a significant difference in maintaining clear vision.

Anoop, a blogger on a quest to address cataracts naturally, experimented with various remedies. He writes, “I tried several things in the eyes, all separately at different times, not together…Overall, I was quite disappointed that I wasn’t able to reverse the cataracts holistically (i).” In his experience, castor oil, Itone eye drops, and Cineraria maritima offered no relief. Triphala tea eyewash showed promise in slowing progression, and Khakhra Mul Ark/Dhak Ki Jadka eye drops arrested the condition but fell short of reversing it. Despite efforts, he found limited success in halting progression but could not reverse the condition.

In addition to the remedies listed above, it is important to make healthy diet and lifestyle choices to keep your eyes healthy. Although cataract is a common condition in older people, awareness about it is limited or questionable. In fact, there are quite a few myths associated with it. Let us debunk some myths and clarify the facts about cataracts in the next section.

Myths And Facts About Cataracts

Here are some myths surrounding cataracts and their scientifically backed counter explanations:

Myth 1: Cataracts will go away on their own.

Fact: Cataracts usually develop gradually and can damage eyesight, potentially leading to blindness if left untreated (23). This can eventually impact everyday tasks like reading, driving, and identifying faces. Some people may be able to compensate for the vision loss by wearing special glasses. However, the only effective treatment for cataracts is surgery, which restores eyesight by replacing the clouded lens with an artificial one.

Myth 2: Home remedies can cure cataracts.

Fact: Numerous home treatments, such as herbal eye drops or particular dietary adjustments, are often promoted as cataract cures. However, there is no scientific proof that these techniques can prevent or reverse cataracts. As such, there is no scientifically proven preventive measure or medication for cataracts (23).

Myth 3: Only older adults get cataracts.

Fact: Cataracts can occur at any age, but they are more common in older persons and are often linked to aging. Younger people may develop cataracts as a result of several circumstances, including eye trauma, long-term steroid use, diabetes, and hereditary disorders (24). Congenital cataracts can occur in newborns as well. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical for maintaining eyesight, for which it is important to understand that cataracts are not just an age-related condition.

Faster diagnosis of cataracts may assure faster treatment and can prevent further complications in the eyes. Continue to the next section to learn how this condition is diagnosed.

Diagnosis

Doctors may run the following tests to look for a developing cataract:

  • A comprehensive eye test that includes an eye chart test to check the distant vision and a tonometry test to measure your eye pressure.
  • Testing the eye’s sensitivity to glare.
  • Testing how you perceive colors.

In addition to the remedies, one must also eat right. Given below are some foods that may help delay the development of cataracts.

Best Foods For Cataracts

Citrus fruits are great for cataracts
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Since excess oxidative stress is believed to be one of the main causes of cataracts, foods rich in antioxidants may help. Consume foods like:

  • Citrus fruits
  • Green leafy vegetables
  • Guavas
  • Bell peppers
  • Papaya
  • Broccoli

Beta-carotenei  A pigment in plants responsible for the yellow and orange color in vegetables and fruits that constitute an important source of vitamin A. rich foods may also help delay or prevent cataract formation. A few of them include:

  • Carrots
  • Sweet potato
  • Kale
  • Spinach
  • Turnip

You may also follow these prevention tips to prevent the formation of cataracts.

Prevention Tips

  • Quit smoking.
  • Wear shades while out in the sun.
  • Limit your alcohol intake.
  • Keep a check on the blood sugar levels.
  • Get your eyes tested regularly.
  • Do not strain your eyes for long periods.
  • Protect your eyes from UV exposure

Additionally, eating a diet rich in minerals and incorporating exercises in your routine may help reduce the risk of cataracts (25).

Cataracts may be classified into different types based on their cause and where they develop.

Types Of Cataracts

The different types of cataracts include:

  • Nuclear Cataracts: These are formed in the center of the lens and may cause the nucleus of the lens to turn brownish or yellowish.
  • Cortical Cataracts: These are wedge-shaped and are formed around the nucleus (center) of the lens.
  • Posterior Cataracts: These affect the back of the lens and are formed faster than the former types.
  • Congenital Cataracts: These cataracts are present at birth or may surface during the child’s first year.
  • Secondary Cataracts: Secondary cataracts are often a result of health conditions like diabetes and glaucoma or medications like steroids.
  • Traumatic Cataracts: Cataracts that are a result of trauma to the eyes over the years are called traumatic cataracts.
  • Radiation Cataracts: As the name suggests, this type of cataract occurs after an individual undergoes radiation for cancer.

Let’s look at the various causes of cataracts and risk factors of the condition.

Causes Of And Risk Factors For Cataracts

Cataracts may occur due to:

  • Overproduced oxidants
  • Trauma or injury
  • Radiation
  • Medications like steroids
  • Smoking
  • Exposure to ultraviolet radiation
  • Medical issues like diabetes and glaucoma
  • Smoking

Factors that may put a person at a higher risk of developing cataracts include:

  • Advancing age
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Obesity
  • High blood pressure
  • Past injuries to your eye
  • A history of cataracts in your family

The following are some of the most common signs that surface with the development of cataracts.

Signs And Symptoms Of Cataracts

  • Blurry vision
  • Reduced vision at night.
  • Colors look faded.
  • Your sensitivity to glare increases.
  • Visibility of halos while looking directly at the light.
  • Double vision
  • The power of your prescription glasses keeps changing.

If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to consult an eye care specialist, as immediate intervention can prevent further vision loss.

Surgery is usually recommended to get rid of cataracts permanently. The different types of cataract treatment options you can opt for are mentioned in the next section.

Surgical Treatment Options For Cataracts

Surgery is one of the most effective treatments for cataracts. Salam Khan, a blogger, learned of his cataract condition in his late twenties. Despite initial reluctance, financial concerns, and the daunting prospect of surgery, he eventually decided to undergo the procedure. Post-surgery, the transformation was vivid, he writes, “I COULD FINALLY SEE CLEARLY WITH MY BOTH EYES. IT FELT LIKE I WAS VIEWING THINGS IN 3D (ii).” The experience marked a profound shift from a lifetime of blurred vision.

  • Phacoemulsification: This is a small-incision surgery that involves making a tiny cut on the cornea (26). Through this cut a small device sends ultrasound waves to break and clear up the cloudy lens. The surgeon may then replace the lens and clean out the debris.
  • Extracapsular Cataract Extraction:It is a large-incision surgery that involves the extraction of the lens without breaking it and replacing it with an artificial one (27).
  • Femtosecond Laser Surgery: It involves breaking up the lens and then putting in a new lens. In this surgery, the surgeon can reshape the cornea to treat blurry vision as well (28).

Early diagnosis of cataracts is essential, as it greatly enhances the success of surgical treatments. Routine eye exams can identify cataracts in their early stages, allowing prompt treatment and improved visual results.

Post-surgery there are several steps to be followed as well to ensure your eyes heal effectively. A blogger, post-cataract surgery, followed a meticulous eye care routine, applying antibiotic and anti-irritation drops every six hours. He notes, “The first will be used for a month, the second for a week (iii).” Despite the absence of pain, he acknowledged a sensation akin to a sleepless night. His overall experience reflects a routine, careful approach to recovery.

Infographic: Types Of Cataract Surgery

While not all cases of cataract require immediate surgery, the condition generally deteriorates over time and necessitates the removal of the lens to improve vision. Check out the infographic below to know more about the different procedures available, what to expect after the surgery, and how to take care of your eyes in the recovery period.

types of cataract surgery (infographic)

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

A cataract in the eye results from the breakdown of certain eye proteins and leads to blurry or cloudy vision. Being a progressive vision disorder, this condition requires prompt remedial measures to prevent worsening vision or in some cases, vision loss. The home remedies for cataracts discussed in this article are primarily for delaying the risk and progression of the condition and cannot cure it. In addition to the herbal remedies, a diet rich in antioxidants can help slow down cataract formation. However, for treatment options, you need to seek medical guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average age for cataracts?

Individuals aged between 41-60 years and above are commonly affected by cataracts. This clearly shows that advancing age is one of the leading risk factors for this condition.

What will happen if a cataract is left untreated?

Cataracts may cause legal blindness if left untreated. When not treated for longer periods, they may cause total blindness.

Can you remove a cataract without surgery?

Currently, some eye drops are being tested for dissolving cataracts without the need for surgery. Also, the natural remedies mentioned above may help in reducing the risk of cataracts.

How long does it take to get a cataract removed?

Surgery for cataracts hardly takes 10 minutes. However, the blurriness after surgery may take anywhere between 24 hours to even two weeks (in rare cases) to clear.

How long can you have a cataract before you go blind?

There is no clear way to determine this. The way cataracts form depends on the patient’s health and whether the cataracts were due to an injury or an age-related disorder. The majority of cataracts develop gradually, so it is crucial to schedule routine eye checkups with your ophthalmologist.

Key Takeaways

  • Smoking and alcohol consumption can increase the risk of cataracts
  • Cataracts cause blurry or double vision.
  • Castor oil and apple cider vinegar may help prevent eye degeneration.
  • Eat antioxidant-rich foods like citrus fruits and guavas to help delay cataract formation.
  • Wear sunglasses whenever you are exposed to sunlight to help prevent cataract.

Illustration: Home Remedies For Cataracts | Types Causes & Prevention

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Moksha is a health and wellness writer and a certified diet and nutrition coach. Her passion for science and writing has helped her excel in crafting evidence-based articles. Her previous experience in writing science-based research papers ensures that her articles are grounded in research and provide practical tips that are reader-focused.

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