50CATARACT AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS-A REVIEWAge related cataract is a multifactorial disease and many risk factors have played a significant role in the development of the disease. Cortical and subcapsular cataract appears to be closely related to environmental stresses such as ultraviolet exposure, diabetes, and drug ingestion. ultraviolet radiation exposure, diabetes, diarrhea, nutritional factors and certain medications. The other factors which contribute to the development of cataract include education, gender smoking, alcoholism, blood pressure.Grace College of Pharmacy, Palakkad, Kerala, India.Review422014Cataract,Diabetes,Blood PressureSujitha Ravindran,Shamnas MGrace College of Pharmacy, Palakkad, Kerala, India.,Grace College of Pharmacy, Palakkad, Kerala, India.