A cataract is the clouding of the lens of the eye. Without treatment, the lens may become opaque over time, and the person may go blind. Cataracts are more likely to happen as people age, and they are not infectious.

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Cataract in Detail
medindia 8870 Posts Cataract is derived from the Greek word cataraetos, which describes especially running water. Rapidly running water turns white, as do nature of cataracts. The lens is a crystalline transparent structure, situated within the eyeball composed of protein and water. As long as the lens...Read More
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mihir1978
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Here is a good site for cataract info.
[url]www.geocities.com/mihir_shah_m[/url]

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ishaj

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am a student nurse and am writin on cataract, i need some help on d literature of cataract because i dont have enough details or any of you can please help me with a proper web site

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chotton
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Has Avastin Injection been safe for eye treatment?

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