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What is true about cataracts?

  • A

    It only develops with age.

  • B

    It is not recognized in a early stage.

  • C

    It can be caused due to prolonged exposure to UV light and it can be treated by surgery.

  • D

    It cannot be treated by surgery.

CATARACTS

Cataracts are normally caused due to clouding of the lens of the eye. This clouding can lead to blurry vision. Cataracts may be caused due to age, prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, eye injuries or diseases. When severe cataracts develop, surgery of removing and replacing the lens with an artificial one can solve the problem. Pilots with cataracts will normally return to their flying duties after surgery.

  • Cataracts do not only develop with age.
  • The longer your eyes are exposed to the UV rays the higher the risk of cataracts forming.

Surgery can be done after cataracts has developed to help the individual see better.

Cataracts → due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light.
Glaucoma → due to high pressure of the eye and it is not recognized in a early stage.

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