Statins Prevent Cataracts: Study

Statins can prevent cataracts - the leading cause of visual impairment worldwide affecting more than 20 million people, reveals study. Professor Kostis said: "There is persistent concern among physicians and other health care providers about the possible cataractogenicity of statins.1 We therefore investigated the relationship of statins and cataracts in a meta-analysis of 14 studies selected after detailed review of the medical literature. To our knowledge ...