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Article: Bilberry for healthier eyes
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- New Straits Times
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- August 26, 2004
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New Straits Times
08-26-2004
Bilberry for healthier eyes
Edition: The City Advertiser; 2*
Section: Health
Column: Naturopathy
Q: I AM a 68-year-old diabetic. Recently, my doctor told me that I have cataracts in the early stages. I am worried as I heard that cataract will require surgery later on. Is there anything else that can be done besides surgery?
A: CATARACTS are commonly seen in elderly people. The diabetes that you are suffering from could have contributed to the development of your cataract. Diabetics also often develop diabetic retinopathy leading to other eye problems.
Fortunately, it is possible to prevent this problem from getting worse. Much research ...