Neutron activation analysis was used to determine the concentrations of 19 elements in normal and senile cataractous eye lenses. It was found that the concentrations of Ca
Na
Cl
Eu
Sb and Fe were significantly higher
but those of K
Rb
Cs
Cr
Mn
Co
Sc and Ce were significantly lower in senile mature cataractous lenses than those in normal human eye lenses. There was no obvious difference for the concentrations of Se
Zn
Mg
S and Th in the two groups.The positive correlations among Na
Cl and Ca
K
Rb and Cs were shown
whereas a significant negative correlation between Na
Ca
Cl and K
Rb
Cs was observed. The roles of these elements in the evolution of cataract are discussed.