Most people are aware that calcium is
an important factor in bone health and the occurrence of osteoporosis. But, it
is also important to note that calcium is an important factor in cataract
formation. Researchers reporting in the journal Clinical Ophthalmology shared some
interesting information regarding an association between cataracts, cataractsurgery and osteoporosis.
First, they found that age, female sex, higher socioeconomic class, smoking,
chronic renal failure, hyperthyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory
bowel diseases are all associated with an increased prevalence of osteoporosis.
Then through careful statistical
modeling also found that these factors and osteoporosis are ALL associated with
an increased prevalence of cataracts. Thus, they concluded that
osteoporosis is associated with the presence of cataracts which may be related
to calcium imbalance, hormonal abnormalities, and even a shared genetic
predisposition. If you or someone you know is concerned about osteoporosis and
their risk of cataracts, please schedule an eye examination at
D’Ambrosio Eye Care by calling us at 800-325-3937, visiting D’Ambrosio Eye Care, Google+
or facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare so that we can help.
D'Ambrosio Eye Care provides eye care for patients throughout greater Boston, central and
western Massachusetts with office locations at 479 Old Union Turnpike,
Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523, 100 Powder Mill Road, Acton, Massachusetts
01720, 413 Main Street, Athol, Massachusetts 01331 and 74 Main Street, Gardner,
Massachusetts 01440.
