In a previous post I wrote about some research that showed that exercise can help prevent Macular Degeneration. A study from Sweden, published in the February issue of Ophthalmology, showed that exercise can help decrease the risk of age-related cataract later in life. A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye which leads to a decrease in vision (see the image below). It is the most common cause of blindness worldwide and is conventionally treated with surgery. In my mind, prevention is always better than cure, so what did they find? Continue reading to find out.
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