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Cataract is the major cause of blindness, which is caused by a damage to the cornea. It
Occurs more often in old age. As one starts growing old, the lens of the eye hardens,
loses its transparency and becomes opaque. It obstructs the light rays from entering the
eye.
The onset of cataract blurs the vision. Sometimes, the cataract patient sees multiple
images instead of a single object image. Because of the gradual development of
cataract, the aflicted person loses his/her vision and the world becomes dark to
him/her.
The development of cataract is a complex process. However, the following factors can
be attributed to its formation. Cataract generally develops in old age but sometimes,
children are born with cataract because of hereditary defect. Eye injuries too, can
cause cataract.
People exposed to sun rays for longer periods smokingdevelop cataract earlier than others
Researchers opine that the smoke inhaled while carries substances internall
damaging the eyes. iS linked to skin cancer, The yictim
Ultraviolet radiation, invisible to the human eye,
becomes dark to him.
loses vision and the world
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