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Can Higher Intake of Carbs Increase Risk of Cataract?

Posted By Dr. Ari Weitzner On December 1, 2010 @ 10:09 pm In Cataract | Comments Disabled

In yet another nod to Dr. Atkins, carbohydrates were found to be related to the incidence of cataract according to Dr. Chiu in Investigative Ophthalmology. Chances are it’s due to glucose metabolism, as diabetics also have higher incidence.


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