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Wearing sunglasses that block ultraviolet light reduces the risk of developing cataracts.

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INSUFFICIENT LEANING
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Is it true that wearing sunglasses that block ultraviolet light reduces the risk of developing cataracts?

Unclear. Several reviews and one observational study indicate that UV-blocking eyewear reduces ocular UV exposure and that sun-protection practices are associated with lower cataract risk, but none of the placed sources directly quantifies the reduction in cataract risk from wearing UV-blocking sunglasses.

Verdict: PARTIAL LEAN · 9 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Ultraviolet
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Ultraviolet. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraviolet

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Does the eye benefit from wearing ultraviolet-blocking contact lenses?
2011
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Walsh, J. E. & Bergmanson, J. P. G. (2011). Does the eye benefit from wearing ultraviolet-blocking contact lenses?. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0b013e3182235777

Relationship between practices of eye protection against solar ultraviolet radiation and cataract in a rural area -
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Relationship between practices of eye protection against solar ultraviolet radiation and cataract in a rural area - PMC Lock. (n.d.). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0255136

Ultraviolet radiation as a risk factor for cataract and macular degeneration.
2011
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Roberts, J. E. (2011). Ultraviolet radiation as a risk factor for cataract and macular degeneration.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0b013e31821cbcc9

In situ measurement of spectral changes in the anterior eye following application of ultraviolet-absorbing compounds
2010
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In situ measurement of spectral changes in the anterior eye following application of ultraviolet-absorbing compounds. (2010). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpb.2010.02.004

Prescription for Nutritional Healing
2006
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Balch, P. A. (2006). Prescription for Nutritional Healing. books.google.com. http://books.google.com/books?id=2s_q2y_J3rwC&dq=Wearing+sunglasses+that+block+ultraviolet+light+reduces+the+risk+of+developing+cataracts.&hl=&as_pt=BOOKS&source=gbs_api

Ultraviolet radiation oxidative stress affects eye health
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Ultraviolet radiation oxidative stress affects eye health. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbio.201700377

A transparent PVA-based polymer sunscreen protects retinal tissue from ultraviolet damage
2026
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Pan, S., Du, S., Ma, Z., Lin, Z., Zeng, Q., & Wei, Y. (2026). A transparent PVA-based polymer sunscreen protects retinal tissue from ultraviolet damage. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-73448-8

Integrative Medicine, eBook
2022
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Rakel, D. P. & Minichiello, V. (2022). Integrative Medicine, eBook. play.google.com. https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=SgKBEAAAQBAJ&source=gbs_api

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