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Re: Cataracts

Posted By: DaveB
Date: Tuesday, September 13 2005, at 1:40 p.m.

In Response To: Cataracts (DaveB)

Cataracts are the leading cause of visual loss among adults 55 and older. Eye injuries, certain medications, and diseases such as diabetes and alcoholism have also been known to cause cataracts. > A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens, the part > of the eye responsible for focusing light and > producing clear, sharp images. The lens is contained > in a capsule. As old cells die they become trapped > within the capsule. Over time, the cells accumulate > causing the lens to cloud, making images look blurred > or fuzzy. For most people, cataracts are a natural > result of aging.

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DaveB -- Tuesday, September 13 2005, at 1:37 p.m.

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Vicki -- Wednesday, January 17 2007, at 10:21 p.m.

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micki -- Thursday, January 25 2007, at 12:15 p.m.

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