It is pretty well understood 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. Recently, researchers studied and
investigated the association between osteoporosis
and cataracts. Reporting
in the journal Clinical Ophthalmology, the
researchers shared
some interesting information regarding an association between cataracts,
cataract surgery and osteoporosis.
Association Between Osteoporosis &
Cataracts
First, the researchers found that 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 by using powerful 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.
First, the researchers found that 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 by using powerful 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 feel free to call Doctor & Associates-203-227-4113, visit Doctor & Associates in
Fairfield County or http://www.facebook.com/doctorandassociates to schedule a comprehensive
eye exam and cataract evaluation.
Doctor & Associates offices
are located at 129 Kings Highway North, Westport, Connecticut 06880, 195
Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut 06897 and 148 East Avenue, Norwalk,
Connecticut 06851.
