Suggest Ideal Diet After Undergoing Cataract Surgery

Posted on Fri, 26 Jun 2015

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Fri, 26 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : What diet should be followed by a patient who underwent a cataract surgery?
From the doctor who treated told that no specific diet is required, but I am keen to know what should be done in order to prevent the same issue in future.

Answered by Dr. Mihir Shah (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow a normal diet.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mr XXXXXXX

Thank you for your query.

Diet has no role in the formation of cataract. Although a diet rich in vitamins and antioxidants is good for the health of the eye. Green leafy vegetables and salads should be consumed on a daily basis.
Foods which contain the antioxidants lutein and xeaxanthin are good for the health of retinal cells XXXXXXX pappaya and tomatoes are good examples.

I hope I have answered your query.

Warm regards,
Dr.Mihir Shah

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj