Abstract
ABSTRACT
The effect of vitamin E acetate (VEA) eye drops on naphthalene-induced cataract in rats was investigated by Scheimpflug image analysis.
The control group was administered only naphthalene (1 g/kg), while the other group was additionally given 1% VEA eye drops into both eyes 5 times a day every day for 9 weeks from the start of naphthalene treatment. During those 9 weeks, the changes of the crystalline lens were documented by an anterior eye segment analysis system (EAS-1000, NIDEK) once a week in mydriasis (Mydrin®-P, Santen Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd.). The characteristic density values of the anterior deeper cortex regions were measured.
The light scattering intensity of lenses from VEA eye drop-treated animals was significantly lower than that of animals without VEA treatment. This difference was found 1 week, 4 weeks, and from 7 to 9 weeks after the start of naphthalene application.
VEA eye drops may have the potential to delay the progression of naphthalene-induced cataract in rats.
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