Cataract patients are getting younger

For a long time, developing cataracts has had a strong link with the body ageing. There are many factors that can increase you chance of developing cataracts including diabetes, excessive exposure to sunlight, smoking, obesity, high blood pressure and any previous eye injury as well as old age.

However recent studies have shown that in the last 5 years the average age of patients with cataracts is decreasing rapidly and whereas before it was unusual to find someone under 60 with a cataract on their eye, now people under the age of 40 have been found to be suffering from the disease. In some countries as much as 25% of all people suffering are below the age of 50.

Experts think that this is due to a number of environmental factors and the modern lifestyle as technology and lifestyle choices have changed so much. More often than not many people are choosing quick but unhealthy foods and not getting enough exercise which in turn is leading to a lot more people developing diabetes; one of the main causes of cataracts. This along with many people spending many hours a day using cell phones, computers, tablets and an array of other technologies that put strain on the eyes is contributing to the increase in younger people developing cataracts.

Now more than ever we must be conscious about our eye health as the typical day now often requires lengthy times looking at screens and busy days don’t allow for general health. We have developed a number of products that help to combat cataracts and our eyes healthy and that are also usable by anyone suffering with cataracts. Out products such as Bright Eyes Eye Drops for Cataracts and Bright Eyes Eye Drops for Cataracts for Pets are becoming more demanded as more people find themselves with eye problems. Take a look at our many products on our website today and prevent yourself from developing a serious eye disease.