Faculty Comments - Vision Change Case 4 - Answer 5:


Question 5: What causes cataracts?

Answer:


Cataracts can occur with aging, can be a congenital or genetic abnormality, or can be the result of disease. Causes can include trauma, inflammation, metabolic and nutritional defects, and radiation damage.

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