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For the band with this name, see Cataract (band). For the geographical feature, see Types of waterfalls. Human eye cross-sectional view. Courtesy NIH National Eye Institute Normal vision. Courtesy NIH National Eye Institute The same view with a cataract. Cataract in Human Eye- Magnified view seen on examination with a slit lamp In ophthalmology, a cataract is any opacity which develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope. The name derives from the ...
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- ''''The Free-Radical Theory of Aging: Part I - How it all began'''' (HealthWorld)
- Are You At Risk for Cataract? (National Eye Institute, NIH, HHS)
Cataracts News Headlines
- Cataracts Don't Have To Dim One's View Of Life
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 10 Aug 2006 06:00 EST
- Obesity doubles risk of blindness
The Earth Times - Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:18 EST
- Smokeless tobacco use increases cataract risk
Reuters - Mon, 24 Jul 2006 05:24 EST
- Smokeless tobacco use increases cataract risk
Reuters - Mon, 24 Jul 2006 06:55 EST
- Cholesterol busters may help prevent cataracts
MSNBC - Tue, 20 Jun 2006 07:28 EST
- Statins Linked to Lower Risk of Cataracts
MedicineNet - Wed, 21 Jun 2006 06:00 EST
- MUHC Researchers Link Asthma Drugs And Cataracts In Seniors
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 04 Jun 2006 09:00 EST
- Cholesterol Drugs May Avert Cataracts
WebMD - Tue, 20 Jun 2006 06:55 EST
- Statins lower cataract risk: Study
The Earth Times - Wed, 21 Jun 2006 07:02 EST
- Low Eye Cholesterol Could Spur Cataracts
MedicineNet - Fri, 27 Jan 2006 06:00 EST
- Low Cholesterol Cues Cataract Development
ScienceDaily - Fri, 27 Jan 2006 03:00 EST
- Hispanics at High Risk for Cataracts
MedicineNet - Wed, 14 Sep 2005 06:00 EST
- Cataract causing vision problems prevalent among US hispanics
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 14 Sep 2005 05:00 EST
- Cataract risk high in US Hispanics
Reuters - Wed, 14 Sep 2005 05:56 EST
- Pilots at higher risk of cataracts, study says
Reuters - Mon, 08 Aug 2005 07:07 EST
- Pilots at higher risk of cataracts, study finds
MSNBC - Mon, 08 Aug 2005 07:25 EST
- Cosmic Radiation May Up Cataracts in Pilots
WebMD - Mon, 08 Aug 2005 09:00 EST
- Nutrition Scientists Take A Look At Cataract Prevention
ScienceDaily - Wed, 10 Aug 2005 02:00 EST
- Cosmic Radiation Associated With Risk Of Cataract In Airline Pilots
ScienceDaily - Tue, 09 Aug 2005 02:00 EST
- Cosmic radiation associated with risk of cataract in airline pilots
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 09 Aug 2005 05:00 EST
- Study: Fruits, Veggies May Help Avoid Cataracts
WebMD - Fri, 17 Jun 2005 09:17 EST
- Tea May Help Prevent Diabetes And Cataracts
ScienceDaily - Tue, 19 Apr 2005 03:00 EST
- Cataract surgery may improve driving ability
Reuters - Fri, 13 May 2005 01:54 EST
- Tea may help prevent diabetes and cataracts
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 18 Apr 2005 06:00 EST
- Black Tea, Green Tea Good for Diabetes
WebMD - Wed, 20 Apr 2005 08:24 EST

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