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Cataract
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a cataract?
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cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision.
Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in
older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either
have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.
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cataract can occur in either or both eyes. It cannot spread from
one eye to the other.
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