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Alternate Name(s): Lens opacity ...... A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area in the lens of the eye.
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National Eye Institute's publication for people who are at higher risk for cataracts (clouding of the eye's lens). Encourages regular eye exams through dilated pupils. ... Cataract Defined...
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Cataract - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Complete cataract information: causes, symptoms, treatment and new artificial lens options including multifocals, UV blockers. ... A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. The lens works much like a camera lens, focusing light onto the retina at the back of the eye.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about cataracts and cataract surgery. ... A cataract is a cloudiness of the eye's natural lens, which lies between the front and back areas of the eye.
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A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye. It affects your vision. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all people in the United States either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.
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The normal lens of the eye is transparent (clear). As a cataract develops, the lens becomes cloudy and blocks light from entering your eye. Without enough light, you cannot see as clearly.
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