V. Studies on Cataract 1. Curcumin and Turmeric Delay Streptozotocin - Induced Diabetic Cataract in Rats

Chronic hyperglycemia is a major determinant in the development of secondary complications of diabetes, including diabetic cataract. Studies indicate that diabetes increase the risk of development of cataract. Though the etiology of cataract is not fully understood, oxidative damage to the constituents of the eye lens is considered to be a major mechanism in the initiation and progression of various types of cataracts, including diabetic cataract. Diabetes causes increased oxidative stress in various tissues including lens.