WHAT IS CATARACT? Any opacity that may occur in the lens or its capsule or both is called cataract.It is one of the commonest forms of interference with vision generally with the advancement of age.Some cases of congenital cataract have also been noticed where there is a history of German measles during the first three months of pregnancy. CAUSES- The commonest causes of cataract are-- 1.Congenital(present at birth),which may be due to (a)Maternal malnutrition(b)Maternal infection esp.virus of G...
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