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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:33 pm

Cataract Overview

A cataract is the clouding or opacity that develops in the eye's lens. The crystalline lens is comprised primarily of protein and water. Normally, the protein is bonded in a way that allows light to pass through it. A cataract forms when bonding changes and protein molecules clump together. Eventually, these clumps cloud the lens and block light. If left untreated, cataracts may eventually cause blindness.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Cataracts(Free Handout)

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