07 Apr 2016 Blackmores Institute Increased vitamin c in the diet could help protect against cataracts 07 Apr 2016 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Higher dietary intake of vitamin C has a potentially preventative effect on cataract progression according to results of new UK research. The research, published in the journal Ophthalmology, is also the first to show that diet and lifestyle may play a greater role than genetics in cataract development and severity. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.