Monday, August 20, 2012

Statins May Prevent Cataracts

New York Cataract Surgeon Satish Modi, M.D. of Seeta Eye Centers in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. reviewed recent research indicating that taking statins may help prevent cataracts. ”We are always studying the current scientific literature and publications regarding cataracts, cataract surgery and lens implants so that we can use that knowledge to help our patients preserve their eye health and vision,” commented Dr. Modi. “According to researchers publishing their work in the February 2012 edition of the American Journal of Ophthalmology, the long term use of statins may have a protective effect against cataracts, especially for younger patients aged 50 to 64 years. This might be due to the antioxidant properties,” further explained Dr. Modi. Patients taking Lipitor (Atorvastin), Vytorin (Ezetimibe-Simvastatin), Mevacor (Lovastatin), Pravchol (Pravastatin) or Zocor (Simvastatin) for at least 5 years had a protective effect against cataract surgery among patients aged 50 to 64 years but not among patients older than 64 years. In both age groups, shorter-term use of less than 5 years was linked to an increased risk of cataracts. “The jury is still out on how or the significance of statins preventing cataracts-time will tell and we will continue to review the research,” concluded Dr. Modi. 

If you or someone you know is concerned about Cataracts or has questions about Cataract Surgery and Lens Implants please feel free to schedule an appointment by calling Seeta Eye Centers at 845-454-1025, visiting Seeta Eye Centers or facebook.com/seetaeyecenters

Seeta Eye Centers is conveniently located for patients from Westchester County, Rockland County and throughout the Hudson Valley, Dutchess County and Orange County including Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Middletown, Kingston, New Paltz, Newburgh, Beacon, Bedford, Catskill, Cornwall, Eastchester, Ellenville, Florida, Goshen, Harriman, Harrison, Highland, Highland Falls, Kerhonkson, Mahopac, Monroe, Montgomery, Mount Kisco, New Rochelle, New City, Scarsdale, Saugerties, Spring Valley, Tarrytown, West Point, White Plains, Woodstock, Yorktown Heights and Yonkers, NY.

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