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Understanding Cataracts: Types and Treatment by Hemant Sharma is a document available to read on EtoBox.

A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. It causes blurred or clouded vision that can make reading, driving, and seeing faces difficult. Symptoms include clouded vision, sensitivity to light and glare, and frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions. Cataracts develop slowly and are treated by surgically removing the clouded lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. Risk factors include increasing age, diabetes, smoking, obesity, and prolonged corticosteroid use. Regular eye exams

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Hemant Sharma

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