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Facts about cataracts

• A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.
• Cataracts are extremely common, and most cataracts are a result of the aging process.
• Although many cataracts are not significant enough to require treatment, surgical removal of cataracts is usually safe and effective, resulting in improvement of vision.
• Cataract surgery should be performed when the visual loss from the cataract significantly impacts the lifestyle of the individual patient.

What is a cataract?

A cataract is an eye disease in which the clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy opaque, causing decrease in vision. Although the word cataract to describe this condition has been part of the English language only since the middle of the 16th century, the eye disease has been recognized and surgically treated since ancient times.

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