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What Are Cataracts?
If you’re over 60 and your vision has gotten blurry or cloudy, you may have cataracts. It’s a common condition in older adults.
What Are the Symptoms of Cataracts?
With a cataract, your lens becomes cloudy. Your vision gets hazy, and it feels like you’re looking though a smudged window.
Cataracts in Babies and Children: What to Know
You might think that only older folks get cataracts. But babies and children can get them, too.
How Can I Prevent Cataracts?
There’s no way to prevent cataracts, but making some lifestyle changes might lower your odds of them progressing more rapidly.

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