雌性激素为甾类激素 ,它可调节生殖系统及其组织的生理功能 ,而且在机体其它组织如脑、心血管系统、骨骼组织也有重要作用。近年来调查发现老年性白内障的发病率女性明显高于男性 ,本文就此进行综述 ,并探讨雌性激素对晶状体的保护作用及可能的作用机制 Estrogen is a steroid hormone that regulates the physiological functions of the reproductive system and its tissues and plays an important role in other tissues of the body such as the brain, cardiovascular system, and bone tissue. In recent years, the survey found that the incidence of senile cataract was significantly higher in women than in men, this article reviewed, and to explore the protective effect of estrogen on the lens and possible mechanism of action