Components that help in anti-cataract action are substances that can contribute to preventing or slowing the development of cataracts. Here are some examples

• Antioxidants. Such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene, can protect the eyes from free radical damage.
• Lutein and Zeaxanthin. Carotenoids found in green leafy vegetables, can protect the eye's lens from UV damage.
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Found in fatty fish and flaxseeds, can improve eye health.
• Zinc. Found in meat, legumes, and nuts, it's important for maintaining eye health.
• Vitamin A. Essential for good vision, found in foods like carrots and sweet potatoes.
• Water. Good hydration is important for overall eye health.
• Green Tea. Contains antioxidants that can help protect the eyes.
• Colorful Fruits and Vegetables. Rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients for eye health.
• Regular Physical Exercise. Helps improve blood circulation and overall health, including that of the eyes.
• Sun Protection for Eyes. Using sunglasses that block UV rays can help prevent damage to the eye's lens.

Components that can contribute to or exacerbate cataracts include various factors that can increase the risk of cataract development. Here are some examples

• UV Ray Exposure. Prolonged exposure to the sun without adequate protection can damage the eye's lens.
• Cigarette Smoking. Smoking can significantly increase the risk of developing cataracts.
• Diabetes. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to eye damage, including cataract formation.
• Alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of cataracts.
• Poor Diet. A diet lacking in antioxidants and essential nutrients can contribute to cataract development.
• Environmental Pollution. Exposure to toxic substances and pollutants can damage the eyes.
• Eye Trauma. Injuries to the eyes can accelerate cataract formation.
• Advanced Age. The risk of cataracts increases with age.
• Radiation. Exposure to certain types of radiation can increase the risk of cataracts.

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Asbell PA, Dualan I, Mindel J, Brocks D, Ahmad M, Epstein S. Age-related cataract. Lancet. 2005 Feb 12-18;365(9459):599-609. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(05)17911-2. PMID: 15708105.

Abstract. Cataract, opacification of the lens, is one of the commonest causes of loss of useful vision, with an estimated 16 million people worldwide affected. Several risk factors have been identified in addition to increasing age--genetic composition, exposure to ultraviolet light, and diabetes. However, no method to halt the formation of a cataractous lens has been shown to be effective. Nevertheless, advances in surgical removal of cataracts, including small-incision surgery, use of viscoelastics, and the development of intraocular lenses, have made treatment very effective and visual recovery rapid in most cases. Despite these advances, cataract continues to be a leading public-health issue that will grow in importance as the population increases and life expectancy is extended worldwide.

Taylor A. Associations between nutrition and cataract. Nutr Rev. 1989 Aug;47(8):225-34. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.1989.tb02848.x. 

Abstract. Blindness due to opacification of the lens, or cataract, afflicts 50 million persons worldwide. In the United States over 541,000 cataract extractions are done annually at a cost of over $3.8 billion. Conservative estimates indicate that the prevalences of cataracts in Americans aged 65-75 and 75-85 years are 18% and 46%, respectively. Cataracts are even more prevalent in some other populations. It is estimated that the need for cataract extractions would be diminished by half if onset of cataract could be delayed by only ten years. Hypotheses regarding the etiology of cataract include oxidative perturbations of protein metabolism, diverse pathologic conditions, and perhaps glycation of lens proteins. Epidemiologic data indicate that elevated plasma levels of specific nutrients (i.e., carotenoids, ascorbate, tocopherol, and taurine) are associated with diminished incidence of certain types of cataract. Biochemical evidence suggests that each of these compounds can delay photooxidative damage to lens proteins. Roles in lens metabolism for selenium and tryptophan have been suggested. Elucidation of mechanisms by which caloric restriction delays cataract development is a promising area of current research.