161. Eye Surgery Education Council What are cataracts? Commonly called traumatic cataracts. A blow to the eye,great heat or cold, chemical injury, exposure to radiation (usually http://www.lasikinstitute.org/Cataract_Causes .html

Your Path :: Home Cataract Researchers continue to study cataracts, but their cause remains uncertain. However, there are certain risk factors associated with cataracts, they include: Age. Most Americans older than 60 years have cataracts. Medical conditions. Diabetes and other systemic diseases, glaucoma, and metabolic abnormalities can cause cataracts. Physical injuries. Commonly called traumatic cataracts. A blow to the eye, great heat or cold, chemical injury, exposure to radiation (usually associated with radiation therapy for cancer patients), and other injuries can lead to cataract formation. Ultraviolet radiation (UVA or UVB). Long-term exposure to sunlight is believed to speed the development of cataracts. Oral steroids and other medications.

162. Cataracts - American Foundation For The Blind American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), a US nonprofit organization enablingblind or visually impaired people to achieve equality and access. http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=35&TopicID=212&SubTopicID=41&DocumentID

163. Schepens Eye Research Institute The Schepens Eye Research Institute is the largest independent eye researchinstitute in America. The research conducted at The Schepens has contributed http://www.theschepens.org/

Viewing Options Contact Directions Site Map Search The Schepens Eye Research Institute is the largest independent eye research institute in America. The research conducted at The Schepens has contributed greatly to the body of knowledge embraced by the visual sciences, and has had a major impact on ophthalmic practice internationally. Contact Eye Disease Information and Resources Giving to The Schepens News and Events ... Privacy+Legal Site Created by BigBad, Inc. Peter Mallen

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