ATHENS, Greece — Caffeine accumulates in the lens capsule and epithelial cells after oral intake and may be a potential ally in the prevention of cataract, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Winter Meeting.
The lens is constantly subject to oxidative stress, mainly from UV radiation, and experimental and observational data suggest that antioxidants might play a role in retarding opacification.
“During the 1990s, the antioxidant properties of caffeine were proven in studies. Caffeine was shown to have a protective effect against
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