Methodology for studies on medical therapy of cataracts : cataract II

Abstract

The methodology for testing any possible effect of potential anti-cataract agents is described. This is based on slit lamp and ophthalmoscopic cataract classification and on visual acuity. The difficulties encountered in such studies are highlighted. The presented methodology is suggested to be fairly adequate in assessing usefulness of any possible medical therapy of cataracts.

Keywords

• Lens classification; Medical therapy of cataracts; Aspirin; Glutathione; Sulindac; Vitamin E