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Abstract：
BACKGROUND: Cataracts are the main cause of visual impairment among the aging population, with a high impact on patients\' quality of life. It has been suggested that the antioxidant carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin may play a role in cataract prevention. Recently, significant evidence has associated abnormal glucose metabolism with an increased likelihood of the development of cataracts.
OBJECTIVE: The current study aims to assess the relationship between nutrition and cataracts among adults in the Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia.
METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted targeting all accessible patients diagnosed with cataracts at Aseer Central Hospital during the period from August 8, 2019, to March 3, 2021, and at Khamis Mushayt General Hospital during the period from June 11, 2018, to March 3, 2021. Data were collected using a pre-structured data collection sheet that covered patients\' socio-demographic data, including age, gender, education, work type, and marital status. Also, the type of cataract diagnosed for the study patients was recorded with associated risk factors of cataracts, including chronic diseases, trauma, eye surgery, and family history. The last section covered patients\' dietary habits and frequency of dietary intake. Results: A total of 140 patients with cataracts who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Patients\' ages ranged from 21 to 65 years, with a mean age of 54.2 ± 12.9 years old. Additionally, 12.1% of the study patients were smokers, 44.3% were diagnosed with hypertension, and 45% were diabetic, which was type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) among 36.5% and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among 52.4%. A family history of congenital cataracts was reported among 12.9%, and 12.9% had a history of eye trauma. Moreover, 37.1% of the study patients had vegetables once per week. Eating fruits or having juice was reported as once per week among 40% of the study patients and three times per week among 20%. Finally, 31.4% take nutritional supplements or vitamins.
CONCLUSIONS: There is currently an inquiry to endorse or exclude a specific diet or dietary intake that may reduce or even prevent the development and progression of cataracts. It appears beneficial for people to have some antioxidants in their daily food.
OBJECTIVE: The current study aims to assess the relationship between nutrition and cataracts among adults in the Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia.
METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted targeting all accessible patients diagnosed with cataracts at Aseer Central Hospital during the period from August 8, 2019, to March 3, 2021, and at Khamis Mushayt General Hospital during the period from June 11, 2018, to March 3, 2021. Data were collected using a pre-structured data collection sheet that covered patients\' socio-demographic data, including age, gender, education, work type, and marital status. Also, the type of cataract diagnosed for the study patients was recorded with associated risk factors of cataracts, including chronic diseases, trauma, eye surgery, and family history. The last section covered patients\' dietary habits and frequency of dietary intake. Results: A total of 140 patients with cataracts who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Patients\' ages ranged from 21 to 65 years, with a mean age of 54.2 ± 12.9 years old. Additionally, 12.1% of the study patients were smokers, 44.3% were diagnosed with hypertension, and 45% were diabetic, which was type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) among 36.5% and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among 52.4%. A family history of congenital cataracts was reported among 12.9%, and 12.9% had a history of eye trauma. Moreover, 37.1% of the study patients had vegetables once per week. Eating fruits or having juice was reported as once per week among 40% of the study patients and three times per week among 20%. Finally, 31.4% take nutritional supplements or vitamins.
CONCLUSIONS: There is currently an inquiry to endorse or exclude a specific diet or dietary intake that may reduce or even prevent the development and progression of cataracts. It appears beneficial for people to have some antioxidants in their daily food.
摘要：
背景：白内障是老年人群视力损害的主要原因，对患者的生活质量有很大影响。已经表明，抗氧化剂类胡萝卜素叶黄素和玉米黄质可能在预防白内障中起作用。最近,大量证据表明，葡萄糖代谢异常与白内障发展的可能性增加有关。
目的：本研究旨在评估阿瑟地区成年人的营养与白内障之间的关系。沙特阿拉伯。
方法：针对2019年8月8日至2021年3月3日期间在Aseer中心医院和2018年6月11日至2021年3月3日期间在KhamisMushayt综合医院诊断为白内障的所有无障碍患者进行了回顾性研究。使用预先结构化的数据收集表收集数据，涵盖患者的社会人口统计数据，包括年龄,性别,教育,工作类型,和婚姻状况。此外，记录研究患者诊断的白内障类型与白内障的相关危险因素，包括慢性病,创伤,眼科手术,和家族史。最后一部分涵盖了患者的饮食习惯和饮食摄入频率。结果：共纳入140例符合纳入标准的白内障患者。患者年龄从21岁到65岁，平均年龄54.2±12.9岁。此外,12.1％的研究患者是吸烟者，44.3%被诊断为高血压,45%是糖尿病患者,其中1型糖尿病（T1DM）占36.5％，2型糖尿病（T2DM）占52.4％。12.9%有先天性白内障家族史，12.9%有眼外伤史.此外，37.1%的研究患者每周吃一次蔬菜。据报道，40%的研究患者每周吃一次水果或果汁，20%的患者每周吃三次。最后,31.4％服用营养补充剂或维生素。
结论：目前正在研究认可或排除可能减少甚至预防白内障发展和进展的特定饮食或膳食摄入量。人们在日常食物中含有一些抗氧化剂似乎是有益的。
目的：本研究旨在评估阿瑟地区成年人的营养与白内障之间的关系。沙特阿拉伯。
方法：针对2019年8月8日至2021年3月3日期间在Aseer中心医院和2018年6月11日至2021年3月3日期间在KhamisMushayt综合医院诊断为白内障的所有无障碍患者进行了回顾性研究。使用预先结构化的数据收集表收集数据，涵盖患者的社会人口统计数据，包括年龄,性别,教育,工作类型,和婚姻状况。此外，记录研究患者诊断的白内障类型与白内障的相关危险因素，包括慢性病,创伤,眼科手术,和家族史。最后一部分涵盖了患者的饮食习惯和饮食摄入频率。结果：共纳入140例符合纳入标准的白内障患者。患者年龄从21岁到65岁，平均年龄54.2±12.9岁。此外,12.1％的研究患者是吸烟者，44.3%被诊断为高血压,45%是糖尿病患者,其中1型糖尿病（T1DM）占36.5％，2型糖尿病（T2DM）占52.4％。12.9%有先天性白内障家族史，12.9%有眼外伤史.此外，37.1%的研究患者每周吃一次蔬菜。据报道，40%的研究患者每周吃一次水果或果汁，20%的患者每周吃三次。最后,31.4％服用营养补充剂或维生素。
结论：目前正在研究认可或排除可能减少甚至预防白内障发展和进展的特定饮食或膳食摄入量。人们在日常食物中含有一些抗氧化剂似乎是有益的。
