The term cataract is used for any opacity or clouding of the lens inside the eye. Age-related cataract is extremely common after the age of 65yrs but other causes of cataract include ocular trauma, topical or systemic steroids, ionizing radiation and anterior uveitis (iritis).
Cataract
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