Nuclear Cataracts WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Nuclear Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding that develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope, varying in degree from slight to complete opacity and obstructing the passage of light. Early in the development of age-related cataract, the power of the lens may be increased, causing near-sightedness, and the gradual yellowing and opacification of the lens may reduce the perception of blue colors. It is believed that oxidative stress plays a role in the development of nuclear cataracts, which are the most common type of age-related cataract. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- This type of cataract is formed within the nucleus or the center of the lens.1
- Having a brown iris and cigarette smoking increases the chances of nuclear cataracts.2
- One study suggests that use of statin may help lower the risk of developing nuclear cataracts.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ All About Vision: Nuclear Cataract
- ↑ The Eye Digest: What Is A Cataract?
- ↑ Wikipedia: Recent Research
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- Redirects: Nuclear Cataract, Nuclear Sclerosis Cataract
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