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Statins cause cataracts

RecordOBS-0318
CategoryHealth/Vaccines
StatusDEBUNKED
SummarySome claim that statin drugs increase the risk of developing cataracts. This is based on animal studies and less rigorous investigations. High-quality clinical trials in humans have not shown an increased risk.
OriginConcerns arose from animal studies and some observational research suggesting a possible link.
Claimed
  • Statins increase the risk of cataracts.
Evidence / consensusThe best evidence from human clinical trials shows no increased risk of cataract formation.
> OBSERVER NOTE:
Animal studies and weak observational data have been overinterpreted. Human trials are the gold standard here.

Sources

  1. 3 Myths About Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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