Study: Eye Drops Might Help Clear Cataracts, Reduce Need for Surgery

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have found that eye drops that contain a natural chemical could help seniors avoid cataract surgery.

The chemical, lanosterol, was shown to help prevent clumping of protein in the eyes that can lead to obstructed vision. The six-week study found that applying lanosterol drops to dogs with age-related cataracts decreased lens cloudiness and reversed the course of the disease.

The researchers noted that the drops likely won't clear up dense cataracts and that more research is needed before human trials could begin.

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