Request Legal Help Now - Free

Advertisement
LAWSUITS NEWS & LEGAL INFORMATION

Cataracts Linked To Lead

Cataracts are cloudy areas that occur inside the lense of the eye. Over the years, a number of risk factors were discovered that seemed to be linked to the occurrence of cataracts. Some of these factors are Diabetes, smoking, excessive exposure to bright sunlight, and advancing age.

A recent study has discovered a statistical correlation between long term exposure to lead, as measured by the level of lead contained in the shin bones of almost 800 subjects, aged 60 or older. The subjects with the hightest levels of lead were 2.7 times more likely to have developed cataracts.

Lead has been removed from many consumer products in recent years, the largest being gasoline and paint, and warnings are now required on many products containing lead, warning of hypertension, dementia, arrested development and other dangers that have been linked to the heavy metal. This is the first study to find a link to cataracts.

If you have been exposed to lead in the course of your life and are suffering from cataracts, you may be entitled to compensation.

Register your Lead Complaint

If you feel you qualify for damages or remedies that might be awarded in a possible lawsuit please fill out the form below.

Published on Dec-7-04


ADD YOUR COMMENT ON THIS ISSUE

Please read our comment guidelines before posting.


Note: Your name will be published with your comment.


Your email will only be used if a response is needed.

Are you the defendant or a subject matter expert on this topic with an opposing viewpoint? We'd love to hear your comments here as well, or if you'd like to contact us for an interview please submit your details here.

Request Legal Help Now! - Free