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Does everyone get cataracts?

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Cataracts, where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, are related to aging, and tend to worsen over time. read more

A cataract may be called nuclear (the central fibers in the lens), cortical (peripheral fibers near the outer edge of the lens); or sub-capsular (fibers at the back of the lens). Cataract Symptoms Symptoms of cataracts include hazy vision, glare, difficulty focusing on the printed page, eye fatigue, and double vision. read more

Sometimes a cataract should be removed even if it does not cause problems with your vision. For example, a cataract should be removed if it prevents examination or treatment of another eye problem, such as age-related macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy. read more

Most cataracts are related to aging. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. There are other causes of cataracts such as diabetes, eye injury, radiation and surgery for other eye problems. read more

With a cataract being a condition of lens clouding over time due to a number of factors such as light exposure, etc, I would say yes. However the severity of the cataract and how a patient reacts to the change is variable. read more

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